Moving to Liberia from Tanzania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tanzania 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 Tanzania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.7
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
LR
15.3

Liberia performs significantly better than Tanzania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TZ
$119
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
LR
1.8

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia 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

TZ
36.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
LR
0.2t

Tanzania 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

TZ
2.2
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
LR
0.3%

Liberia generally does better on infrastructure, though Tanzania leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TZ
2.6%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
LR
$1,600

Tanzania performs better than Liberia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TZ
70.2 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
LR
44.6

Tanzania 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 Tanzania 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.

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa on Arrival
Liberia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tanzania.

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 Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Tanzania?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

TZ LR
Population 63,852,892 5,358,483
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages English, Swahili English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +255 +231
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112