Moving to Benin from Lebanon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lebanon to Benin.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
BJ
24.8

Lebanon performs better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LB
$644
BJ
$138
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.2
BJ
2.0

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin 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

LB
59.0
BJ
77.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
BJ
0.5t

Lebanon generally does better on environment, though Benin 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

LB
7.6
BJ
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LB
58.8%
BJ
1.0%

Lebanon generally does better on infrastructure, though Benin leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LB
11.6%
BJ
1.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$12,300
BJ
$3,800

Lebanon generally does better on employment & economy, though Benin leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LB
78.8 yrs
BJ
62.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
7.0
BJ
55.8

Lebanon generally does better on family life, though Benin 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Porto-novo Rain: 47.0 in/yr (1194 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut Porto-novo
Jan–Mar
Apr–Jun
Jul–Sep
Oct–Dec
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Month Beirut Porto-novo
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Data: Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN) Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lebanon and Benin. To live, work, or study long-term in Benin, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Benin's immigration authority.

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Benin

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

Benin passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Benin?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Benin has 0.2 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 Benin safe for expats?

Lebanon performs better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Benin compared to Lebanon?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Benin, compared to 26.2 in Lebanon. Benin scores 38 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

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

The average high temperature in Porto-novo is None°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Porto-novo receives around 47.0 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Benin?

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

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At a Glance

LB BJ
Population 5,296,814 13,754,688
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic, French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +961 +229
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112