Moving to Lebanon from Indonesia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Indonesia to Lebanon, you would find that Lebanon is 99.8% more expensive than Indonesia overall. A IDR1,345,683,750 salary in Indonesia would need to be roughly LBP9,418,709,463 in Lebanon to maintain the same lifestyle, 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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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

IDR1,345,683,750 LBP9,418,709,463

To maintain the same standard of living in Lebanon

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 3.0 times more

Groceries

pay 6.8% less

Transportation

pay 3.2 times more

Housing

pay 2.1 times more

Childcare

pay 54.6% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 77.6% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 IDR = 4.99 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Indonesia to Lebanon.

Living there in 2020
2,312 ↓ 13% vs 2015

people born in Indonesia live in Lebanon · UN DESA

Who's moving to Lebanon?

Top countries of origin for Lebanon's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Lebanon compared to Indonesia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

ID
0.6
LB
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ID
11.3
LB
9.7

Indonesia 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

ID
$417
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ID
6.9
LB
26.2

Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lebanon 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

ID
58.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ID
2.9t
LB
1.9t

Indonesia 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

ID
4.9
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ID
29.7%
LB
58.8%

Indonesia generally does better on infrastructure, though Lebanon leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ID
3.4%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ID
$14,100
LB
$12,300

Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Lebanon leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ID
73.1 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ID
19.7
LB
7.0

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

Data: Direktorat Jenderal Pajak, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jakarta Rain: 65.2 in/yr (1655 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jakarta Beirut
Jan–Mar 87°/76°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
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Month Jakarta Beirut
Jan 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C)
Mar 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C)
Apr 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C)
May 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C)
Jul 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C)
Sep 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C)
Oct 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C)
Nov 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C)
Dec 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C)

Data: Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia 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.

Indonesia passport

Indonesia passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Lebanon passport holder visiting Indonesia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Lebanon passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Indonesia.

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 Indonesia?

On average Lebanon is around 40% pricier than Indonesia, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Lebanon?

Budget about LBP2,354,677,366 for 3 months in Lebanon (based on a IDR1,345,683,750 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?

Indonesia 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 0.6 in Indonesia.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Indonesia?

Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lebanon leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 6.9 in Indonesia. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Indonesia: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 89°F in Jakarta. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Jakarta gets 65.2 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Indonesia, the official language is Indonesian.

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At a Glance

ID LB
Population 277,329,163 5,296,814
Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages Indonesian Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +62 +961
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 112 112