Moving to Rhode Island from Lebanon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lebanon to Rhode Island, you would find that Rhode Island is 2.8 times more expensive than Lebanon overall. A LBP6,723,339,233 salary in Lebanon would need to be roughly $141,623 in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.

What does your salary buy?

LBP6,723,339,233 $141,623

To maintain the same standard of living in Rhode Island

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 2.2 times more

Groceries

pay 3.6 times more

Transportation

pay 22.1% more

Housing

pay 3.4 times more

Childcare

pay 6.4 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.2 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 LBP = 0.0 USD (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 Rhode Island.

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 Rhode Island compared to Lebanon.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

LB
32.0%
RI
31.6%

Rhode Island performs significantly better than Lebanon across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

LB
87.0%
RI
90.8%

Rhode Island 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%
RI
4.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$12,300
RI
$56,938

Rhode Island 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
RI
78.2 yrs

Lebanon performs better than Rhode Island 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

Providence Rain: 47.2 in/yr (1198 mm)
61° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut Providence
Jan–Mar 42°/25°F (5°/-4°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/49°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/35°F (12°/2°C)
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Month Beirut Providence
Jan 37°/21°F (3.0°/-6.1°C)
Feb 40°/24°F (4.6°/-4.7°C)
Mar 48°/30°F (8.8°/-1.1°C)
Apr 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.2°C)
May 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.2°C)
Jun 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.7°C)
Jul 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.3°C)
Sep 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.9°C)
Oct 63°/44°F (17.4°/6.6°C)
Nov 53°/36°F (11.8°/2.1°C)
Dec 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.2°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 Rhode Island than Lebanon?

On average Rhode Island is around 89% pricier than Lebanon, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Rhode Island?

Budget about $35,406 for 3 months in Rhode Island (based on a LBP6,723,339,233 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Rhode Island?

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

How is healthcare in Rhode Island compared to Lebanon?

Rhode Island performs significantly better than Lebanon across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Rhode Island compared to Lebanon?

The average high temperature in Providence is 61°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Providence receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Rhode Island?

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

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At a Glance

LB
Population 5,296,814 1,052,567
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