Moving to Liberia from Saudi Arabia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

SA
0.8
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SA
18.5
LR
15.3

Saudi Arabia generally does better on safety, though Liberia leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SA
$3,475
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SA
30.8
LR
1.8

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia 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

SA
91.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SA
18.5t
LR
0.2t

Liberia performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia 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

SA
37.0
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SA
974.2%
LR
0.3%

Saudi Arabia 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

SA
4.9%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SA
$49,600
LR
$1,600

Saudi Arabia 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

SA
76.7 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SA
12.3
LR
44.6

Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia 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.

Saudi Arabia passport

Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Required
Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa to enter Liberia.
Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia

Visa Required
Liberia passport holders need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia.

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?

Saudi Arabia generally does better on safety, though Liberia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Saudi Arabia.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Saudi Arabia?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 30.8 in Saudi Arabia. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saudi Arabia: 74).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

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

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At a Glance

SA LR
Population 35,354,380 5,358,483
Currency Saudi Riyal (SAR) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +966 +231
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911