Moving to Turkey from Lebanon
What to Expect
Considering a move from Lebanon to Turkey? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Lebanon to Turkey, you would find that Turkey is 9.1% more expensive than Lebanon overall. A LBP6,723,339,233 salary in Lebanon would need to be roughly TRY4,073,274 in Turkey to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Turkish.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Lebanon and Turkey.
What does your salary buy?
LBP6,723,339,233 → TRY4,073,274
To maintain the same standard of living in Turkey
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Restaurants
pay 19.6% less
Groceries
pay 3.8% more
Transportation
pay 3.2% less
Housing
pay 28.7% less
Childcare
pay 2.3 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 9.9% less
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 Turkey.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Turkey compared to Lebanon.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Lebanon generally does better on safety, though Turkey leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkey leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Lebanon generally does better on environment, though Turkey leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Turkey generally does better on infrastructure, though Lebanon leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Turkey generally does better on employment & economy, though Lebanon leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Lebanon generally does better on family life, though Turkey 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Beirut | Ankara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | — | 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | — | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | — | 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | — | 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) |
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| Month | Beirut | Ankara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | — | 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) |
| Feb | — | 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) |
| Mar | — | 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) |
| Apr | — | 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) |
| May | — | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | — | 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) |
| Jul | — | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | — | 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) |
| Sep | — | 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) |
| Oct | — | 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) |
| Nov | — | 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | — | 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) |
Turkish State Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lebanon and Turkey. To live, work, or study long-term in Turkey, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Turkey's immigration authority.
Lebanon passport holder visiting Turkey
Visa Free
Turkey passport holder visiting Lebanon
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Turkey than Lebanon?
On average Turkey is around 16% pricier than Lebanon, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Turkey?
Budget about TRY1,018,318 for 3 months in Turkey (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 Turkey?
Connectivity is usually fine (Turkey: 22.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Turkey offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Turkey safe for expats?
Lebanon generally does better on safety, though Turkey leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Turkey is 2.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Lebanon.
How is healthcare in Turkey compared to Lebanon?
Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkey leads in health coverage index. There are 21.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkey, compared to 26.2 in Lebanon. Turkey scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).
What's the weather like in Turkey compared to Lebanon?
The average high temperature in Ankara is 64°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Ankara receives around 15.0 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.
What language do they speak in Turkey?
The official language in Turkey is Turkish. In Lebanon, the official languages are Arabic and French.
