Moving to Lebanon from Cambodia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cambodia to Lebanon — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Cambodia to Lebanon, you would find that Lebanon is 69.5% more expensive than Cambodia overall. A KHR300,750,000 salary in Cambodia would need to be roughly LBP6,488,255,700 in Lebanon to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Cambodia to Lebanon.
What does your salary buy?
KHR300,750,000 → LBP6,488,255,700
To maintain the same standard of living in Lebanon
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 68.2% more
Groceries
pay 25.6% less
Transportation
pay 2.7 times more
Housing
pay 71.0% more
Childcare
pay 2.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.0 times more
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 Cambodia and Lebanon stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cambodia generally does better on safety, though Lebanon leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cambodia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Cambodia generally does better on environment, though Lebanon leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Cambodia generally does better on infrastructure, though Lebanon leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Cambodia generally does better on employment & economy, though Lebanon leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Lebanon generally does better on family life, though Cambodia leads in education spending.
Data: General Department of Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Phnom Penh | Beirut |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | — |
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| Month | Phnom Penh | Beirut |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) | — |
| Feb | 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) | — |
| Mar | 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) | — |
| Apr | 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) | — |
| May | 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) | — |
| Jun | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) | — |
| Jul | 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) | — |
| Aug | 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) | — |
| Sep | 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) | — |
| Oct | 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) | — |
| Nov | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) | — |
| Dec | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) | — |
Ministry of Water Resources and MeteorologyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cambodia 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.
Cambodia passport holder visiting Lebanon
Visa Required
Lebanon passport holder visiting Cambodia
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Cambodia?
Generally yes: Lebanon runs about 3% cheaper than Cambodia 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 KHR300,750,000 comparable salary, that's around LBP1,622,063,925 in Lebanon for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, 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 Cambodia and Lebanon.
Is Lebanon safe for expats?
Cambodia generally does better on safety, though Lebanon leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Cambodia.
How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Cambodia?
Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cambodia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 2.1 in Cambodia. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cambodia: 58).
What's the weather like in Lebanon compared to Cambodia?
The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 90°F in Phnom Penh. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Phnom Penh gets 51.8 in.
What language do they speak in Lebanon?
The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Cambodia, the official language is Khmer.
