Moving to Lebanon from Burundi

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Burundi to Lebanon.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Burundi to Lebanon.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

BI
5.8
LB
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BI
12.3
LB
9.7

Lebanon performs significantly better than Burundi across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BI
$100
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BI
0.6
LB
26.2

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi 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

BI
71.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BI
0.1t
LB
1.9t

Burundi generally does better on environment, though Lebanon leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BI
0.0
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BI
10.2%
LB
58.8%

Burundi 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

BI
0.9%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BI
$900
LB
$12,300

Burundi generally does better on employment & economy, though Lebanon leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BI
67.4 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BI
37.8
LB
7.0

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bujumbura Rain: 30.9 in/yr (786 mm)
85° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bujumbura Beirut
Jan–Mar 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Bujumbura Beirut
Jan 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C)
Feb 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C)
Mar 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C)
Apr 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
May 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C)
Jun 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C)
Jul 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C)
Aug 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C)
Sep 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C)
Oct 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C)
Nov 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C)
Dec 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C)

Data: Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burundi 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.

Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Lebanon passport holder visiting Burundi

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Lebanon has 7.6 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 Lebanon safe for expats?

Lebanon performs significantly better than Burundi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.8 in Burundi.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Burundi?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 0.6 in Burundi. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burundi: 41).

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

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 85°F in Bujumbura. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Bujumbura gets 30.9 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Burundi, the official languages are French and Kirundi.

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At a Glance

BI LB
Population 12,696,478 5,296,814
Currency Burundian Franc (BIF) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages French, Kirundi Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +257 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112