Moving to Guinea-Bissau from Lebanon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lebanon to Guinea-Bissau, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guinea-Bissau compared to Lebanon.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

LB
2.3
GW
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
GW
30.5

Lebanon generally does better on safety, though Guinea-Bissau leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LB
$644
GW
$247
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.2
GW
2.1

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea-Bissau 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
GW
89.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
GW
0.2t

Lebanon generally does better on environment, though Guinea-Bissau 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
GW
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LB
58.8%
GW
1.5%

Lebanon generally does better on infrastructure, though Guinea-Bissau 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%
GW
3.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$12,300
GW
$2,400

Lebanon generally does better on employment & economy, though Guinea-Bissau 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
GW
63.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
7.0
GW
49.0

Lebanon generally does better on family life, though Guinea-Bissau 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

Bissau Rain: 69.1 in/yr (1756 mm)
90° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut Bissau
Jan–Mar 92°/67°F (33°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/66°F (33°/19°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/68°F (30°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/69°F (32°/21°C)
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Month Beirut Bissau
Jan 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.4°C)
Feb 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.0°C)
Mar 90°/63°F (32.1°/17.1°C)
Apr 92°/64°F (33.4°/17.7°C)
May 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.3°C)
Jun 89°/68°F (31.4°/20.0°C)
Jul 88°/68°F (30.9°/20.1°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.2°C)
Sep 86°/67°F (30.0°/19.3°C)
Oct 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.6°C)
Dec

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Guinea-Bissau

Visa on Arrival
Lebanon passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau.
Guinea-Bissau passport

Guinea-Bissau passport holder visiting Lebanon

Visa Required
Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau?

Connectivity is usually fine (Guinea-Bissau: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guinea-Bissau offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Guinea-Bissau safe for expats?

Lebanon generally does better on safety, though Guinea-Bissau leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Guinea-Bissau is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Lebanon.

How is healthcare in Guinea-Bissau compared to Lebanon?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea-Bissau leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Guinea-Bissau, compared to 26.2 in Lebanon. Guinea-Bissau scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

What's the weather like in Guinea-Bissau compared to Lebanon?

The average high temperature in Bissau is 90°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Bissau receives around 69.1 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Guinea-Bissau?

The official languages in Guinea-Bissau are Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole. In Lebanon, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

LB GW
Population 5,296,814 2,026,778
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic, French Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +961 +245
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112