Moving to Vietnam from Liberia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Liberia to Vietnam — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Liberia to Vietnam, and you’d need to navigate life in Vietnamese.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Liberia to Vietnam.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2012

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
VN
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
VN
17.7

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LR
$233
VN
$690
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
VN
8.3

Vietnam 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
VN
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
VN
4.3t

Liberia generally does better on environment, though Vietnam 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
VN
21.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
VN
18.1%

Vietnam 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%
VN
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
VN
$13,700

Vietnam 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
VN
75.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
VN
14.8

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

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Vietnam

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

Vietnam passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Vietnam 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 Vietnam?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Vietnam has 21.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Vietnam safe for expats?

Liberia generally does better on safety, though Vietnam leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Vietnam is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Vietnam compared to Liberia?

Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Vietnam, compared to 1.8 in Liberia. Vietnam scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Vietnam?

The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. In Liberia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LR VN
Population 5,358,483 103,808,319
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Vietnamese Dong (₫)
Languages English Vietnamese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +231 +84
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113