Moving to Lebanon from Iraq
What to Expect
Considering a move from Iraq to Lebanon? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Iraq to Lebanon, you would find that Lebanon is 75.7% more expensive than Iraq overall. A IQD98,250,000 salary in Iraq would need to be roughly LBP10,984,471,650 in Lebanon to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Iraq and Lebanon.
What does your salary buy?
IQD98,250,000 → LBP10,984,471,650
To maintain the same standard of living in Lebanon
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.6 times more
Groceries
pay 30.2% more
Transportation
pay 61.3% more
Housing
pay 63.7% more
Childcare
pay 88.8% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 22.2% more
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 Iraq to Lebanon.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Lebanon compared to Iraq.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Lebanon performs significantly better than Iraq 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Lebanon performs significantly better than Iraq across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Lebanon performs significantly better than Iraq across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Iraq generally does better on infrastructure, though Lebanon leads in water stress level.
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
Iraq generally does better on employment & economy, though Lebanon leads in unemployment rate.
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 Iraq leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Baghdad | Beirut |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/43°F (19°/6°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 97°/67°F (36°/20°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 108°/74°F (43°/24°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 77°/50°F (25°/10°C) | — |
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| Month | Baghdad | Beirut |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°/39°F (15.5°/3.8°C) | — |
| Feb | 65°/42°F (18.5°/5.5°C) | — |
| Mar | 74°/49°F (23.6°/9.6°C) | — |
| Apr | 86°/59°F (29.9°/15.2°C) | — |
| May | 98°/68°F (36.5°/20.1°C) | — |
| Jun | 106°/74°F (41.3°/23.3°C) | — |
| Jul | 111°/78°F (44.0°/25.5°C) | — |
| Aug | 110°/76°F (43.5°/24.5°C) | — |
| Sep | 104°/69°F (40.2°/20.7°C) | — |
| Oct | 92°/61°F (33.4°/15.9°C) | — |
| Nov | 75°/49°F (23.7°/9.2°C) | — |
| Dec | 63°/41°F (17.2°/5.1°C) | — |
Iraqi Meteorological Organization and SeismologyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iraq 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.
Iraq passport holder visiting Lebanon
Visa on Arrival
Lebanon passport holder visiting Iraq
Visa FreeData: 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 Iraq?
On average Lebanon is around 64% pricier than Iraq, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Lebanon?
Budget about LBP2,746,117,912 for 3 months in Lebanon (based on a IQD98,250,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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?
Lebanon performs significantly better than Iraq across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Iraq.
How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Iraq?
Lebanon performs significantly better than Iraq across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 10.1 in Iraq. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iraq: 59).
What's the weather like in Lebanon compared to Iraq?
The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 87°F in Baghdad. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Baghdad gets 4.8 in.
What language do they speak in Lebanon?
The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Iraq, the official languages are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.
