Moving to Lebanon from Barbados

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Barbados to Lebanon, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Barbados 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

BB
15.3
LB
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BB
10.0
LB
9.7

Lebanon performs significantly better than Barbados across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BB
$1,153
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BB
29.7
LB
26.2

Barbados 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

BB
19.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BB
2.5t
LB
1.9t

Barbados 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

BB
37.6
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BB
87.5%
LB
58.8%

Lebanon generally does better on infrastructure, though Barbados leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BB
8.0%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BB
$17,400
LB
$12,300

Barbados 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

BB
78.5 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BB
9.6
LB
7.0

Barbados generally does better on family life, though Lebanon leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Barbados 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.

Barbados passport

Barbados passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Lebanon passport holder visiting Barbados

Visa Free
Lebanon passport holders can enter Barbados without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Barbados and Lebanon.

Is Lebanon safe for expats?

Lebanon performs significantly better than Barbados across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 15.3 in Barbados.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Barbados?

Barbados 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 29.7 in Barbados. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Barbados: 77).

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Barbados, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BB LB
Population 302,674 5,296,814
Currency Barbadian Dollar (BBD) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages English Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1246 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112