Moving to Lebanon from Austria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Austria to Lebanon, you would find that Lebanon is 41.9% cheaper than Austria overall. A €65,577 salary in Austria would need to be roughly LBP3,913,617,205 in Lebanon to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Austria to Lebanon.

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 LBP3,913,617,205

To maintain the same standard of living in Lebanon

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 55.4% less

Groceries

pay 57.3% less

Transportation

pay 16.1% less

Housing

pay 41.2% less

Childcare

pay 65.4% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 36.9% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 102296.99 LBP (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Austria and Lebanon stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AT
0.9
LB
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AT
4.6
LB
9.7

Austria performs better than Lebanon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AT
$8,250
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AT
55.1
LB
26.2

Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lebanon 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

AT
17.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AT
6.3t
LB
1.9t

Austria generally does better on environment, though Lebanon 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

AT
29.6
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AT
8.7%
LB
58.8%

Austria performs better than Lebanon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AT
5.2%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
LB
$12,300

Austria generally does better on employment & economy, though Lebanon leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AT
82.3 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
3.2
LB
7.0

Austria performs better than Lebanon across all family life metrics.

Data: Federal Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vienna Beirut
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/50°F (20°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Vienna Beirut
Jan 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C)
Feb 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C)
May 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Jun 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C)
Jul 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C)
Sep 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C)
Oct 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C)
Nov 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria and Lebanon. To live, work, or study long-term in Lebanon, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Lebanon's immigration authority.

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Lebanon

Visa on Arrival
Austria passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Lebanon.
Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Required
Lebanon passport holders need a visa to enter Austria.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Lebanon than Austria?

Generally yes: Lebanon runs about 42% cheaper than Austria on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Lebanon?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,577 comparable salary, that's around LBP978,404,301 in Lebanon for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Lebanon?

With 7.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Lebanon can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Austria and Lebanon.

Is Lebanon safe for expats?

Austria performs better than Lebanon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Austria.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Austria?

Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lebanon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 55.1 in Austria. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).

What's the weather like in Lebanon compared to Austria?

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT LB
Population 8,913,088 5,296,814
Currency Euro (€) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages German Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +43 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112