Liberia
Buchanan
#2 Top 5 cities
Buchanan has some relevance through its port and coast, but for most expats it is a fringe option with a thin service base.
Country overview
Population
75Â 854
Year-round temperatures
Day: 28°C až 31°C
Night: 23°C až 25°C
Climate
A warm humid tropical coast with high humidity through most of the year.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
5/10
Costs
Housing cost
6/10
Food cost
4/10
Business friendliness
2/10
Safety
3/10
Buchanan has less police coverage and fewer emergency services than Monrovia; armed robbery and road travel after dark remain meaningful risks despite the smaller-city setting.
Natural disaster resilience
3/10
Buchanan is severely exposed to heavy-rain flooding, coastal erosion, storm surge, and strong winds, with weak drainage and road access increasing disruption.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
4/10
Internet speed
3/10
Internet stability
3/10
Electricity stability
3/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇺🇸Americans
- 🇱🇧Lebanese
- 🇮🇳Indians
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Beaches and sea
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Lower living costs
Cons
- −Smaller job market
- −Smaller expat scene
- −Fewer work opportunities