Moving to United States from Sierra Leone
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sierra Leone to United States? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Sierra Leone to United States. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Washington averages 66°F vs 86°F in Freetown, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Sierra Leone to United States.
people moved from Sierra Leone to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Sierra Leone
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in United States compared to Sierra Leone.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Sierra Leone performs better than United States across all safety metrics.
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
Sierra Leone generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sierra Leone generally does better on environment, though United States leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
United States generally does better on infrastructure, though Sierra Leone 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Sierra Leone generally does better on employment & economy, though United States leads in gdp per capita.
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
United States generally does better on family life, though Sierra Leone leads in education spending.
Data: National Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Freetown | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) |
View all months
| Month | Freetown | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/75°F (29.9°/23.8°C) | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.3°/24.0°C) | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) |
| Mar | 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) |
| Apr | 88°/77°F (31.2°/24.8°C) | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) |
| May | 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.6°C) | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.1°C) | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) |
| Aug | 83°/73°F (28.4°/23.0°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) |
| Sep | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.1°C) | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) |
| Oct | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 86°/75°F (30.1°/24.0°C) | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) |
| Dec | 85°/75°F (29.7°/24.1°C) | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) |
Data:
Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sierra Leone and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Sierra Leone passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Sierra Leone
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from United States?
Connectivity is usually fine (United States: 37.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United States offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is United States safe for expats?
Sierra Leone performs better than United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United States is 6.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Sierra Leone.
How is healthcare in United States compared to Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United States, compared to 0.4 in Sierra Leone. United States scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sierra Leone: 41).
What's the weather like in United States compared to Sierra Leone?
The average high temperature in Washington is 66°F, compared to 86°F in Freetown. Washington receives around 41.5 in of rainfall per year, while Freetown gets 116.0 in.
What language do they speak in United States?
Both Sierra Leone and United States share the same official language: English.
