Moving to Liberia from Papua New Guinea
What to Expect
Considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Liberia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Liberia compared to Papua New Guinea.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Papua New Guinea generally does better on safety, though Liberia leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Papua New Guinea generally does better on environment, though Liberia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Liberia generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Papua New Guinea performs better than Liberia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Papua New Guinea generally does better on family life, though Liberia leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2010–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2002–2017). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Liberia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Liberia passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Papua New Guinea generally does better on safety, though Liberia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.
How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Papua New Guinea?
Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).
What language do they speak in Liberia?
The official language in Liberia is English. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
