Moving to Lebanon from Guinea-Bissau

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guinea-Bissau to Lebanon, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Lebanon compared to Guinea-Bissau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

GW
1.1
LB
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GW
30.5
LB
9.7

Guinea-Bissau 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

GW
$247
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GW
2.1
LB
26.2

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea-Bissau 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

GW
89.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GW
0.2t
LB
1.9t

Guinea-Bissau 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

GW
0.2
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GW
1.5%
LB
58.8%

Lebanon generally does better on infrastructure, though Guinea-Bissau leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GW
3.2%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GW
$2,400
LB
$12,300

Lebanon generally does better on employment & economy, though Guinea-Bissau leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GW
63.7 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GW
49.0
LB
7.0

Lebanon generally does better on family life, though Guinea-Bissau 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.

Bissau Rain: 69.1 in/yr (1756 mm)
90° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bissau Beirut
Jan–Mar 92°/67°F (33°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/66°F (33°/19°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/68°F (30°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/69°F (32°/21°C)
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Month Bissau Beirut
Jan 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.4°C)
Feb 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.0°C)
Mar 90°/63°F (32.1°/17.1°C)
Apr 92°/64°F (33.4°/17.7°C)
May 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.3°C)
Jun 89°/68°F (31.4°/20.0°C)
Jul 88°/68°F (30.9°/20.1°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.2°C)
Sep 86°/67°F (30.0°/19.3°C)
Oct 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.6°C)
Dec

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea-Bissau 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.

Guinea-Bissau passport

Guinea-Bissau passport holder visiting Lebanon

Visa Required
Guinea-Bissau passport holders need a visa to enter Lebanon.
Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Guinea-Bissau

Visa on Arrival
Lebanon passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau.

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?

Guinea-Bissau 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 1.1 in Guinea-Bissau.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Guinea-Bissau?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea-Bissau leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 2.1 in Guinea-Bissau. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guinea-Bissau: 37).

What's the weather like in Lebanon compared to Guinea-Bissau?

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 90°F in Bissau. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Bissau gets 69.1 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Guinea-Bissau, the official languages are Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole.

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At a Glance

GW LB
Population 2,026,778 5,296,814
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +245 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112