Moving to Liberia from Philippines

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Philippines to Liberia.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

PH
4.3
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PH
9.7
LR
15.3

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PH
$560
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PH
7.9
LR
1.8

Philippines 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

PH
92.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PH
1.5t
LR
0.2t

Liberia performs significantly better than Philippines 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

PH
7.6
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PH
27.2%
LR
0.3%

Philippines 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

PH
2.2%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PH
$9,700
LR
$1,600

Philippines performs 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

PH
70.1 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PH
22.2
LR
44.6

Philippines 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 Philippines 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.

Philippines passport

Philippines passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting Philippines

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

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 Philippines and Liberia.

Is Liberia safe for expats?

Philippines 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 4.3 in Philippines.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Philippines?

Philippines 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 7.9 in Philippines. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Philippines: 58).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In Philippines, the official languages are English and Filipino.

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At a Glance

PH LR
Population 114,597,229 5,358,483
Currency Philippine Peso (₱) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages English, Filipino English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +63 +231
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911