Moving to Guyana from Liberia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liberia to Guyana. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guyana compared to Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
GY
15.2

Liberia generally does better on safety, though Guyana leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LR
$233
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
GY
14.0

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LR
60.0
GY
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
GY
4.6t

Liberia generally does better on environment, though Guyana leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LR
0.3
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
GY
3.3%

Guyana 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

LR
2.9%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
GY
$49,800

Guyana 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

LR
65.5 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
GY
22.1

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

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Guyana

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

Guyana passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Guyana 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 Guyana?

Connectivity is usually fine (Guyana: 13.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guyana offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Guyana safe for expats?

Liberia generally does better on safety, though Guyana leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Liberia?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 14.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Guyana, compared to 1.8 in Liberia. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Guyana?

Both Liberia and Guyana share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

LR GY
Population 5,358,483 789,683
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +231 +592
Time zones 1 1