Moving to Lebanon from Guyana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guyana to Lebanon, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
16.3
LB
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
LB
9.7

Lebanon performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GY
$1,331
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

GY
14.0
LB
26.2

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GY
52.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
LB
1.9t

Guyana generally does better on environment, though Lebanon leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GY
13.1
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GY
3.3%
LB
58.8%

Guyana generally does better on infrastructure, though Lebanon leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GY
12.4%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$49,800
LB
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GY
71.9 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
22.1
LB
7.0

Lebanon generally does better on family life, though Guyana 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.

Georgetown Rain: 89.1 in/yr (2263 mm)
87° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Georgetown Beirut
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Georgetown Beirut
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana 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.

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Lebanon passport holder visiting Guyana

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

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 Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.3 in Guyana.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Guyana?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in health coverage index. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 14.0 in Guyana. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Guyana, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GY LB
Population 789,683 5,296,814
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages English Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +592 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112