Moving to Georgia from Lebanon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lebanon to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 16.2% cheaper than Lebanon overall. A LBP6,708,291,404 salary in Lebanon would need to be roughly GEL168,223 in Georgia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

LBP6,708,291,404 GEL168,223

To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 13.7% less

Groceries

pay 8.1% more

Transportation

pay 38.5% less

Housing

pay 32.1% less

Childcare

pay 21.3% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 17.0% less

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Exchange rate: 1 LBP = 0.0 GEL (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 Lebanon to Georgia.

Living there in 2020
8 ↓ 11% vs 2015

people born in Lebanon live in Georgia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Georgia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Georgia compared to Lebanon.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

LB
2.3
GE
2.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
GE
12.7

Lebanon generally does better on safety, though Georgia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LB
$644
GE
$1,679
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.2
GE
56.1

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia 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

LB
59.0
GE
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
GE
3.6t

Lebanon performs better than Georgia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LB
7.6
GE
28.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LB
58.8%
GE
5.2%

Georgia performs significantly better than Lebanon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LB
11.6%
GE
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$12,300
GE
$22,200

Lebanon generally does better on employment & economy, though Georgia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LB
78.8 yrs
GE
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
7.0
GE
14.8

Lebanon generally does better on family life, though Georgia leads in education spending.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Lebanon, 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

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut Tbilisi
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Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Free
Lebanon passport holders can enter Georgia without a visa.
Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

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 Georgia than Lebanon?

On average Georgia is about 15% less expensive than Lebanon, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Georgia?

Budget about GEL42,056 for 3 months in Georgia (based on a LBP6,708,291,404 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Georgia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Georgia: 28.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Georgia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Georgia safe for expats?

Lebanon generally does better on safety, though Georgia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Lebanon.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Lebanon?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 26.2 in Lebanon. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

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

The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Georgia?

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

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At a Glance

LB GE
Population 5,296,814 4,935,518
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) Georgian Lari (GEL)
Languages Arabic, French Georgian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +961 +995
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112