Moving to Liberia from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Vanuatu to Liberia.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

VU
0.3
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
12.5
LR
15.3

Vanuatu performs better than Liberia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VU
$141
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VU
1.6
LR
1.8

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

VU
57.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VU
0.9t
LR
0.2t

Vanuatu 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

VU
1.1
LR
0.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VU
66.0%
LR
34.0%

Vanuatu 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

VU
5.1%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$3,000
LR
$1,600

Vanuatu 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

VU
75.1 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.3
LR
44.6

Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu 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.

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

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 Vanuatu and Liberia.

Is Liberia safe for expats?

Vanuatu performs better than Liberia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Vanuatu?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.

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At a Glance

VU LR
Population 308,043 5,358,483
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages Bislama, English, French English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +678 +231
Time zones 1 1