Moving to Lebanon from Botswana

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Botswana to Lebanon? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Botswana 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

The numbers behind daily life in Lebanon compared to Botswana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BW
10.6
LB
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BW
16.5
LB
9.7

Lebanon performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BW
$1,310
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BW
3.8
LB
26.2

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BW
55.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BW
2.7t
LB
1.9t

Botswana 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

BW
4.2
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BW
2.4%
LB
58.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BW
23.4%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BW
$17,500
LB
$12,300

Botswana generally does better on employment & economy, though Lebanon leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BW
65.6 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BW
25.2
LB
7.0

Lebanon generally does better on family life, though Botswana leads in education spending.

Data: Botswana Unified Revenue Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Gaborone Rain: 21.7 in/yr (552 mm)
83° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Gaborone Beirut
Jan–Mar 88°/66°F (31°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/47°F (26°/8°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
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Month Gaborone Beirut
Jan 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C)
Feb 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C)
Mar 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C)
Apr 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C)
May 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C)
Jun 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C)
Jul 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C)
Sep 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C)
Oct 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C)
Nov 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C)
Dec 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C)

Data: Botswana Meteorological Services Botswana Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana 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.

Botswana passport

Botswana passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Lebanon passport holder visiting Botswana

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Lebanon: 7.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Lebanon offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Lebanon safe for expats?

Lebanon performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.6 in Botswana.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Botswana?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in adult obesity rate. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 3.8 in Botswana. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.

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At a Glance

BW LB
Population 2,384,246 5,296,814
Currency Botswanan Pula (BWP) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages English, Tswana Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +267 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 112