Moving to Saudi Arabia from Liberia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liberia to Saudi Arabia, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Saudi Arabia compared to Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
SA
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
SA
18.5

Liberia generally does better on safety, though Saudi Arabia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LR
$233
SA
$3,475
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
SA
30.8

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia 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
SA
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
SA
18.5t

Liberia performs better than Saudi Arabia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LR
0.3
SA
37.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
SA
974.2%

Saudi Arabia 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%
SA
4.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
SA
$49,600

Liberia generally does better on employment & economy, though Saudi Arabia 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
SA
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
SA
12.3

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

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia

Visa Required
Liberia passport holders need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia passport

Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Required
Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa to enter 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 Saudi Arabia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Saudi Arabia: 37.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saudi Arabia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Saudi Arabia safe for expats?

Liberia generally does better on safety, though Saudi Arabia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Saudi Arabia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Saudi Arabia compared to Liberia?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 30.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Saudi Arabia, compared to 1.8 in Liberia. Saudi Arabia scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Saudi Arabia?

The official language in Saudi Arabia is Arabic. In Liberia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LR SA
Population 5,358,483 35,354,380
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Languages English Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +231 +966
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911