Moving to Lebanon from Jordan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Jordan to Lebanon — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Jordan to Lebanon, you would find that Lebanon is 39.8% more expensive than Jordan overall. A JOD53,175 salary in Jordan would need to be roughly LBP8,604,411,750 in Lebanon to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Jordan to Lebanon.
What does your salary buy?
JOD53,175 → LBP8,604,411,750
To maintain the same standard of living in Lebanon
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 2.1 times more
Groceries
pay 10.0% more
Transportation
pay 39.9% more
Housing
pay 64.3% more
Childcare
pay 23.4% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 14.3% less
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?
Real numbers on people moving from Jordan to Lebanon, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Jordan and Lebanon stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Jordan generally does better on safety, though Lebanon leads in road traffic deaths.
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 generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Jordan generally does better on environment, though Lebanon leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Lebanon generally does better on infrastructure, though Jordan leads in electricity per capita.
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
Lebanon generally does better on employment & economy, though Jordan leads in top income tax 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
Jordan generally does better on family life, though Lebanon leads in life expectancy.
Data: Jordan Tax Service, 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 | Amman | Beirut |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) | — |
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| Month | Amman | Beirut |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) | — |
| Feb | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) | — |
| Mar | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) | — |
| Apr | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) | — |
| May | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) | — |
| Jun | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) | — |
| Jul | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) | — |
| Aug | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) | — |
| Sep | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) | — |
| Oct | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) | — |
| Nov | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) | — |
| Dec | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) | — |
Jordan Meteorological DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan 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.
Jordan passport holder visiting Lebanon
Visa Free
Lebanon passport holder visiting Jordan
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 Jordan?
Day-to-day costs in Lebanon run about 28% higher than Jordan on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Lebanon?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a JOD53,175 comparable salary, that's around LBP2,151,102,938 in Lebanon for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Lebanon?
With 7.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Lebanon can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Jordan and Lebanon.
Is Lebanon safe for expats?
Jordan 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 1.0 in Jordan.
How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Jordan?
Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in suicide rate. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 25.1 in Jordan. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).
What's the weather like in Lebanon compared to Jordan?
The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.
What language do they speak in Lebanon?
The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.
