Moving to Papua New Guinea from Liberia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liberia to Papua New Guinea. 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 Papua New Guinea compared to Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2012

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
PG
9.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
PG
14.9

Liberia generally does better on safety, though Papua New Guinea leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LR
$233
PG
$133
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
PG
0.6

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea 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
PG
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
PG
0.5t

Liberia generally does better on environment, though Papua New Guinea 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
PG
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
PG
0.1%

Liberia generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea 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%
PG
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
PG
$4,200

Papua New Guinea performs significantly better than Liberia 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
PG
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
PG
33.6

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

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea

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

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea?

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

Is Papua New Guinea safe for expats?

Liberia generally does better on safety, though Papua New Guinea leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Papua New Guinea is 9.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Papua New Guinea compared to Liberia?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Papua New Guinea, compared to 1.8 in Liberia. Papua New Guinea scores 30 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Papua New Guinea?

The official languages in Papua New Guinea are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin. In Liberia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LR PG
Population 5,358,483 9,593,498
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Languages English English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +231 +675
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000