Moving to Liberia from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sudan to Liberia.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
LR
15.3

Liberia performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SD
$28
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
LR
1.8

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SD
70.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
LR
0.2t

Liberia performs significantly better than Sudan 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

SD
0.1
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
LR
0.3%

Liberia performs significantly better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SD
11.4%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
LR
$1,600

Sudan 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

SD
67.1 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
LR
44.6

Sudan generally does better on family life, though Liberia leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan 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.

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting Sudan

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

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 Sudan and Liberia.

Is Liberia safe for expats?

Liberia performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in health coverage index. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD LR
Population 47,958,856 5,358,483
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages Arabic, English English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +231
Time zones 1 1