Moving to Liberia from Japan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Japan to Liberia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Japan to Liberia, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Japan to Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

JP
0.2
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JP
2.7
LR
15.3

Japan performs better than Liberia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

JP
$5,365
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

JP
26.1
LR
1.8

Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

JP
12.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JP
7.8t
LR
0.2t

Japan generally does better on environment, though Liberia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

JP
37.2
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JP
36.0%
LR
0.3%

Japan generally does better on infrastructure, though Liberia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

JP
2.6%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JP
$46,300
LR
$1,600

Japan performs better than Liberia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

JP
84.8 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JP
1.9
LR
44.6

Japan performs better than Liberia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Japan and Liberia. To live, work, or study long-term in Liberia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Liberia's immigration authority.

Japan passport

Japan passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Required
Japan passport holders need a visa to enter Liberia.
Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Japan

Visa Required
Liberia passport holders need a visa to enter Japan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Liberia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Liberia has 0.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Liberia safe for expats?

Japan performs better than Liberia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Japan.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Japan?

Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 26.1 in Japan. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Japan: 83).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In Japan, the official language is Japanese.

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At a Glance

JP LR
Population 124,214,766 5,358,483
Currency Japanese Yen (¥) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages Japanese English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +81 +231
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110