Moving to Lebanon from Gabon
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Gabon to Lebanon — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Gabon to Lebanon.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Gabon and Lebanon stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Lebanon performs significantly better than Gabon across all safety metrics.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Gabon generally does better on environment, though Lebanon leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Gabon 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
share of people below the poverty line
Lebanon generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon 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 Gabon leads in education spending.
Data: General Direction of Taxes, 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 | Libreville | Beirut |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) | — |
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| Month | Libreville | Beirut |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) | — |
| Feb | 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) | — |
| Mar | 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) | — |
| Apr | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) | — |
| May | 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) | — |
| Jun | 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) | — |
| Jul | 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) | — |
| Aug | 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) | — |
| Sep | 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) | — |
| Oct | 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) | — |
| Nov | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) | — |
| Dec | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) | — |
Data:
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gabon 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.
Gabon passport holder visiting Lebanon
Visa Required
Lebanon passport holder visiting Gabon
Visa Online (e-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 Gabon and Lebanon.
Is Lebanon safe for expats?
Lebanon performs significantly better than Gabon across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Gabon?
Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in adult obesity rate. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 4.8 in Gabon. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).
What's the weather like in Lebanon compared to Gabon?
The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.
What language do they speak in Lebanon?
The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Gabon, the official language is French.
