Moving to Lebanon from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan to Lebanon, you would find that Lebanon is 55.2% more expensive than Kazakhstan overall. A KZT34,000,000 salary in Kazakhstan would need to be roughly LBP10,400,000,000 in Lebanon to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Kazakhstan to Lebanon.

What does your salary buy?

KZT34,000,000 → LBP10,400,000,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Lebanon

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 13.7% more

Groceries

pay 19.7% more

Transportation

pay 2.3 times more

Housing

pay 63.5% more

Childcare

pay 85.9% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 93.3% more

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Exchange rate: 1 KZT = 197.08 LBP (October 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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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
2.5
LB
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
LB
9.7

Lebanon performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KZ
$1,460
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
37.5
LB
26.8

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lebanon 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

KZ
68.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
LB
1.9t

Lebanon performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KZ
15.3
LB
7.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.6%
LB
58.8%

Kazakhstan performs better than Lebanon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

KZ
4.8%
LB
11.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$14,692
LB
$4,473

Kazakhstan performs better than Lebanon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

KZ
74.5 yrs
LB
77.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
7.4
LB
15.3

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

Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2011–2018), Tax Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2016), Ministry of Finance, Lebanon (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Astana Beirut
Jan–Mar 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) —
Apr–Jun 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) —
Jul–Sep 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) —
Oct–Dec 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) —
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Month Astana Beirut
Jan 9°/-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) —
Feb 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) —
Mar 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) —
Apr 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) —
May 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) —
Jun 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) —
Jul 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) —
Aug 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) —
Sep 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) —
Oct 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) —
Nov 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) —
Dec 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) —

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Lebanon

Visa on Arrival
Kazakhstan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Lebanon.
Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

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

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 Kazakhstan?

No — Lebanon is on average about 55% more expensive than Kazakhstan. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Lebanon?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly LBP2,600,000,000 in Lebanon on a KZT34,000,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Lebanon?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Lebanon has 7.3 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 Kazakhstan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Kazakhstan.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lebanon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 37.5 in Kazakhstan. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ LB
Population 20,843,754 5,849,421
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages Kazakh, Russian Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +961
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112 112