Moving to Liberia from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles 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 Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
LR
15.3

Seychelles 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

SC
$1,402
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
LR
1.8

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles 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

SC
43.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
LR
0.2t

Seychelles generally does better on environment, though Liberia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SC
35.0
LR
0.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
LR
34.0%

Seychelles performs better than Liberia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SC
3.0%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
LR
$1,600

Seychelles 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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
LR
44.6

Seychelles 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 Seychelles 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.

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Liberia passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Seychelles.

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?

Seychelles 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 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Seychelles?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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At a Glance

SC LR
Population 97,017 5,358,483
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +248 +231
Time zones 1 1