Moving to Peru from Liberia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liberia to Peru, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Peru compared to Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
PE
5.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
PE
12.7

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LR
$233
PE
$956
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
PE
16.2

Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia 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
PE
26.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
PE
2.0t

Liberia generally does better on environment, though Peru 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
PE
9.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
PE
7.2%

Peru 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%
PE
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
PE
$15,100

Peru 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
PE
68.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
PE
10.8

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

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Peru

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

Peru passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Peru 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 Peru?

Connectivity is usually fine (Peru: 9.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Peru offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Peru safe for expats?

Liberia generally does better on safety, though Peru leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Peru is 5.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Peru compared to Liberia?

Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 1.8 in Liberia. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Peru?

The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Liberia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LR PE
Population 5,358,483 32,275,736
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Languages English Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +231 +51
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 105