Moving to Liberia from Libya

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Libya to Liberia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Libya and Liberia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LY
34.0
LR
15.3

Liberia performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LY
$1,055
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LY
21.6
LR
1.8

Libya 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

LY
54.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LY
8.7t
LR
0.2t

Libya generally does better on environment, though Liberia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LY
4.8
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LY
817.1%
LR
0.3%

Libya 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

LY
18.7%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LY
$17,700
LR
$1,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LY
77.2 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LY
11.2
LR
44.6

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

Libya passport

Libya passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting Libya

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Liberia?

With 0.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Liberia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Libya and Liberia.

Is Liberia safe for expats?

Liberia performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Libya?

Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 21.6 in Libya. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Libya: 62).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

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

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At a Glance

LY LR
Population 7,137,931 5,358,483
Currency Libyan Dinar (LYD) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +218 +231
Time zones 1 1