Moving to Liberia from Kenya

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Kenya to Liberia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Liberia compared to Kenya.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KE
4.9
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KE
28.2
LR
15.3

Liberia performs significantly better than Kenya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KE
$274
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KE
1.0
LR
1.8

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KE
33.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KE
0.4t
LR
0.2t

Kenya 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

KE
1.9
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KE
33.2%
LR
0.3%

Kenya 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

KE
5.7%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KE
$5,700
LR
$1,600

Kenya generally does better on employment & economy, though Liberia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KE
69.7 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KE
27.9
LR
44.6

Kenya 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 Kenya 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.

Kenya passport

Kenya passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Kenya passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Liberia.
Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Kenya

Visa Free
Liberia passport holders can enter Kenya without a visa.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Liberia: 0.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Liberia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Liberia safe for expats?

Liberia performs significantly better than Kenya across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.9 in Kenya.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Kenya?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in health coverage index. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 1.0 in Kenya. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kenya: 53).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In Kenya, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

KE LR
Population 55,864,655 5,358,483
Currency Kenyan Shilling (KES) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages English, Swahili English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +254 +231
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999