Moving to Ohio from Lebanon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lebanon to Ohio, you would find that Ohio is 2.1 times more expensive than Lebanon overall. A LBP6,716,250,000 salary in Lebanon would need to be roughly $102,830 in Ohio to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

LBP6,716,250,000 $102,830

To maintain the same standard of living in Ohio

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 79.2% more

Groceries

pay 2.7 times more

Transportation

pay 6.1% more

Housing

pay 96.8% more

Childcare

pay 4.6 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 76.1% more

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Exchange rate: 1 LBP = 0.0 USD (August 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 Ohio.

Moved in 2023
3,320 ↑ 2% vs 2022

people moved from Lebanon to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Ohio compared to Lebanon.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

LB
32.0%
OH
39.5%

Lebanon performs better than Ohio across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

LB
87.0%
OH
89.0%

Ohio performs significantly better than Lebanon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LB
11.6%
OH
4.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$12,300
OH
$60,669

Ohio performs significantly better than Lebanon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LB
78.8 yrs
OH
75.3 yrs

Lebanon performs better than Ohio across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

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

Columbus Rain: 46.8 in/yr (1188 mm)
76° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut Columbus
Jan–Mar 63°/41°F (17°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/62°F (29°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/71°F (32°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/47°F (20°/8°C)
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Month Beirut Columbus
Jan 58°/37°F (14.2°/2.7°C)
Feb 62°/40°F (16.7°/4.5°C)
Mar 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C)
Apr 77°/53°F (24.8°/11.4°C)
May 84°/62°F (28.9°/16.6°C)
Jun 90°/70°F (32.2°/20.9°C)
Jul 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C)
Aug 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.4°C)
Sep 86°/67°F (30.2°/19.3°C)
Oct 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.1°C)
Nov 68°/46°F (20.2°/7.8°C)
Dec 59°/39°F (15.2°/3.8°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Lebanon passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Lebanon

Visa on Arrival
United States 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 Ohio than Lebanon?

On average Ohio is around 37% pricier than Lebanon, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Ohio?

Budget about $25,708 for 3 months in Ohio (based on a LBP6,716,250,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Ohio?

From major Ohio cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Lebanon and Ohio are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Ohio compared to Lebanon?

Lebanon performs better than Ohio across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Columbus is 76°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Columbus receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Ohio?

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

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At a Glance

LB
Population 5,296,814 11,536,504
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Arabic, French English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +961 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 112 911