Moving to Liberia from Rwanda

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Liberia compared to Rwanda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

RW
3.6
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RW
11.6
LR
15.3

Rwanda 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

RW
$177
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RW
1.2
LR
1.8

Rwanda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia 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

RW
62.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RW
0.2t
LR
0.2t

Rwanda generally does better on environment, though Liberia 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

RW
0.3
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RW
20.2%
LR
0.3%

Rwanda 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

RW
14.9%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$3,000
LR
$1,600

Rwanda 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

RW
65.8 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
26.4
LR
44.6

Rwanda 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 Rwanda 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.

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting Rwanda

Visa Free
Liberia passport holders can enter Rwanda 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?

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?

Rwanda 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 3.6 in Rwanda.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Rwanda?

Rwanda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 1.2 in Rwanda. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In Rwanda, the official languages are English, French and Kinyarwanda.

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At a Glance

RW LR
Population 13,173,730 5,358,483
Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +250 +231
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112