Moving to Kenya from Liberia

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What to Expect

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
KE
28.2

Liberia performs better than Kenya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

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

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
KE
1.0

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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
KE
0.4t

Liberia generally does better on environment, though Kenya 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
KE
1.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
KE
33.2%

Liberia generally does better on infrastructure, though Kenya leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
KE
$5,700

Liberia generally does better on employment & economy, though Kenya 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
KE
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
KE
27.9

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

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Kenya

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Kenya?

Connectivity is usually fine (Kenya: 1.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Kenya offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Kenya safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Kenya compared to Liberia?

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

What language do they speak in Kenya?

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

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At a Glance

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