Moving to Eritrea from Liberia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Liberia to Eritrea? 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 Eritrea compared to Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2012

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
ER
17.7

Liberia performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LR
$233
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
ER
0.7

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea 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

LR
60.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
ER
0.2t

Liberia performs better than Eritrea across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LR
0.3
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
ER
11.2%

Liberia performs better than Eritrea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LR
2.9%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
ER
$1,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LR
65.5 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
ER
41.5

Eritrea performs significantly 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 Liberia and Eritrea. To live, work, or study long-term in Eritrea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Eritrea's immigration authority.

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Liberia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Eritrea?

Connectivity is usually fine (Eritrea: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Eritrea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Eritrea safe for expats?

Liberia performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Liberia?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Eritrea, compared to 1.8 in Liberia. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

The official languages in Eritrea are Arabic, English and Tigrinya. In Liberia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LR ER
Population 5,358,483 6,209,262
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages English Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +231 +291
Time zones 1 1