Moving to Liberia from Swaziland

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Swaziland 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 Swaziland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.7
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
LR
15.3

Liberia performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SZ
$922
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
15.9
LR
1.8

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland 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

SZ
66.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
LR
0.2t

Liberia performs significantly better than Swaziland 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

SZ
2.3
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
LR
0.3%

Swaziland 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

SZ
37.6%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$10,600
LR
$1,600

Liberia generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SZ
59.7 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
39.6
LR
44.6

Swaziland generally does better on family life, though Liberia leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Swaziland 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.

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

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?

Liberia performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Swaziland?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 15.9 in Swaziland. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ LR
Population 1,121,761 5,358,483
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages English, Swazi English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +268 +231
Time zones 1 1