Moving to Switzerland from Liberia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liberia to Switzerland, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Liberia to Switzerland.

Moved in 2023
7 ↑ 75% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Switzerland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Switzerland compared to Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
CH
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
CH
2.4

Switzerland performs significantly better than Liberia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LR
$233
CH
$10,602
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
CH
44.8

Switzerland 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
CH
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.1t
CH
3.8t

Liberia generally does better on environment, though Switzerland leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LR
0.3
CH
47.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
CH
6.5%

Switzerland generally does better on infrastructure, though Liberia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LR
2.9%
CH
4.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$915
CH
$114,769

Switzerland generally does better on employment & economy, though Liberia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LR
62.3 yrs
CH
84.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
63.2
CH
3.4

Switzerland performs significantly better than Liberia across all family life metrics.

Can you move from Liberia to Switzerland?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liberia and Switzerland. To live, work, or study long-term in Switzerland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Switzerland's immigration authority.

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Switzerland

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

Switzerland passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Switzerland 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 Switzerland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Switzerland: 47.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Switzerland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Switzerland safe for expats?

Switzerland performs significantly better than Liberia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Switzerland is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Switzerland compared to Liberia?

Switzerland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Switzerland, compared to 1.8 in Liberia. Switzerland scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Switzerland?

The official languages in Switzerland are French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German. In Liberia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LR CH
Population 5,731,206 9,092,436
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages English French, Italian, Romansh, Swiss German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +231 +41
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112