Moving to Zambia from Liberia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liberia to Zambia. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Zambia compared to Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2015

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
ZM
5.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
ZM
17.1

Liberia performs better than Zambia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LR
$233
ZM
$244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
ZM
2.6

Zambia 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
ZM
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
ZM
0.5t

Liberia generally does better on environment, though Zambia 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
ZM
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
ZM
2.8%

Liberia generally does better on infrastructure, though Zambia leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LR
2.9%
ZM
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
ZM
$3,700

Liberia generally does better on employment & economy, though Zambia 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
ZM
66.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
ZM
37.1

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

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Zambia

Visa Free
Liberia passport holders can enter Zambia without a visa.
Zambia passport

Zambia passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Zambia 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 Zambia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Zambia: 0.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Zambia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Zambia safe for expats?

Liberia performs better than Zambia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zambia is 5.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Zambia compared to Liberia?

Zambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Zambia, compared to 1.8 in Liberia. Zambia scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Zambia?

Both Liberia and Zambia share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

LR ZM
Population 5,358,483 19,642,123
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +231 +260
Time zones 1 1