Moving to Syria from Liberia

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Syria compared to Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2012

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
SY
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
SY
29.9

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LR
$233
SY
$122
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
SY
11.9

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LR
60.0
SY
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
SY
1.3t

Liberia performs better than Syria 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
SY
7.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
SY
124.4%

Syria 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%
SY
13.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
SY
$2,900

Liberia generally does better on employment & economy, though Syria 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
SY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
SY
15.9

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

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Syria

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Liberia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Syria.
Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Syria 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 Syria?

Connectivity is usually fine (Syria: 7.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Syria offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Syria safe for expats?

Liberia generally does better on safety, though Syria leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Syria is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Syria compared to Liberia?

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in adult obesity rate. There are 11.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Syria, compared to 1.8 in Liberia. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Syria?

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

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At a Glance

LR SY
Population 5,358,483 21,563,800
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Syrian Pound (SYP)
Languages English Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +231 +963
Time zones 1 1