Moving to Lebanon from Georgia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Georgia to Lebanon, you would find that Lebanon is 49.9% more expensive than Georgia overall. A GEL196,875 salary in Georgia would need to be roughly LBP7,850,847,596 in Lebanon to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Georgia and Lebanon.

What does your salary buy?

GEL196,875 LBP7,850,847,596

To maintain the same standard of living in Lebanon

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 33.4% more

Groceries

pay 3.0% more

Transportation

pay 2.7 times more

Housing

pay 77.1% more

Childcare

pay 27.1% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 38.2% more

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Exchange rate: 1 GEL = 34073.86 LBP (July 2026)

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

The numbers behind daily life in Lebanon compared to Georgia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

GE
2.0
LB
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
12.7
LB
9.7

Georgia generally does better on safety, though Lebanon leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GE
$1,679
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.1
LB
26.2

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GE
69.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.6t
LB
1.9t

Lebanon performs significantly better than Georgia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GE
28.7
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
5.2%
LB
58.8%

Georgia performs better than Lebanon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GE
11.6%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$22,200
LB
$12,300

Georgia 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

GE
77.5 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
14.8
LB
7.0

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

Data: Georgia Department of Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tbilisi Beirut
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Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Georgia 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.

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Lebanon passport holder visiting Georgia

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

Data: 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 Georgia?

On average Lebanon is around 17% pricier than Georgia, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Lebanon?

Budget about LBP1,962,711,899 for 3 months in Lebanon (based on a GEL196,875 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

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?

Georgia 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 2.0 in Georgia.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Georgia?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 56.1 in Georgia. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Georgia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to None°F in Tbilisi. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tbilisi gets 19.5 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Georgia, the official language is Georgian.

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At a Glance

GE LB
Population 4,935,518 5,296,814
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages Georgian Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +995 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112