Moving to New Zealand from Liberia

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Liberia to New Zealand.

Moved in 2023
6 ↑ 100% vs 2022

people moved from Liberia to New Zealand · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to New Zealand?

Top countries of origin for New Zealand's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in New Zealand compared to Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
NZ
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
NZ
6.6

New Zealand performs significantly better than Liberia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LR
$233
NZ
$5,576
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
NZ
35.7

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand 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
NZ
12.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
NZ
6.0t

Liberia generally does better on environment, though New Zealand 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
NZ
35.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
NZ
8.1%

New Zealand 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%
NZ
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
NZ
$48,800

Liberia generally does better on employment & economy, though New Zealand 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
NZ
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
NZ
3.4

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

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting New Zealand

Visa Required
Liberia passport holders need a visa to enter New Zealand.
New Zealand passport

New Zealand passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
New Zealand 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 New Zealand?

Connectivity is usually fine (New Zealand: 35.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does New Zealand offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is New Zealand safe for expats?

New Zealand performs significantly better than Liberia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in New Zealand is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in New Zealand compared to Liberia?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 35.7 doctors per 10,000 people in New Zealand, compared to 1.8 in Liberia. New Zealand scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in New Zealand?

The official languages in New Zealand are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. In Liberia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LR NZ
Population 5,358,483 5,053,004
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages English English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +231 +64
Time zones 1 5
Emergency number 111