Moving to Liberia from Malaysia

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Liberia compared to Malaysia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MY
0.7
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MY
13.9
LR
15.3

Malaysia performs better than Liberia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MY
$1,441
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MY
23.2
LR
1.8

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malaysia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MY
63.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MY
8.3t
LR
0.2t

Liberia performs significantly better than Malaysia 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

MY
12.4
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MY
3.4%
LR
0.3%

Malaysia 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

MY
3.9%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MY
$33,600
LR
$1,600

Malaysia 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

MY
76.1 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MY
6.6
LR
44.6

Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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.

Malaysia passport

Malaysia passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting Malaysia

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Liberia: 0.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Liberia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Liberia safe for expats?

Malaysia performs better than Liberia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Malaysia.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Malaysia?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malaysia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 23.2 in Malaysia. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malaysia: 76).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In Malaysia, the official languages are English and Malay.

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At a Glance

MY LR
Population 33,871,431 5,358,483
Currency Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages English, Malay English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +60 +231
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999