Moving to Haiti from Liberia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Liberia to Haiti — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Liberia to Haiti, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Haitian Creole.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Liberia and Haiti stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
HT
40.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
HT
31.3

Liberia performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LR
$233
HT
$105
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
HT
2.4

Haiti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LR
60.0
HT
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
HT
0.3t

Liberia generally does better on environment, though Haiti 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
HT
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
HT
13.4%

Liberia generally does better on infrastructure, though Haiti leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LR
2.9%
HT
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
HT
$2,900

Liberia generally does better on employment & economy, though Haiti leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LR
65.5 yrs
HT
66.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
HT
40.0

Haiti generally does better on family life, though Liberia leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Haiti

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

Haiti passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Haiti 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 Haiti?

With 0.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Haiti can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Liberia and Haiti.

Is Haiti safe for expats?

Liberia performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Haiti is 40.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Haiti compared to Liberia?

Haiti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in adult obesity rate. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Haiti, compared to 1.8 in Liberia. Haiti scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Haiti?

The official languages in Haiti are French and Haitian Creole. In Liberia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LR HT
Population 5,358,483 11,334,637
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Languages English French, Haitian Creole
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +231 +509
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114