Moving to Liberia from Vietnam

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Vietnam to Liberia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Vietnam to Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2012

per 100,000 people per year

VN
1.5
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VN
17.7
LR
15.3

Vietnam generally does better on safety, though Liberia leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VN
$690
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VN
8.3
LR
1.8

Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia 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

VN
52.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VN
4.3t
LR
0.2t

Vietnam 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

VN
21.7
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VN
18.1%
LR
0.3%

Vietnam 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

VN
1.6%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VN
$13,700
LR
$1,600

Vietnam 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

VN
75.5 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VN
14.8
LR
44.6

Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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.

Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting Vietnam

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Liberia has 0.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Liberia safe for expats?

Vietnam generally does better on safety, though Liberia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Vietnam.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Vietnam?

Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 8.3 in Vietnam. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.

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At a Glance

VN LR
Population 103,808,319 5,358,483
Currency Vietnamese Dong (₫) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages Vietnamese English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +84 +231
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113