Moving to Lebanon from Liberia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Liberia to Lebanon — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Liberia to Lebanon, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Liberia to Lebanon.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
LB
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
LB
9.7

Lebanon performs significantly better than Liberia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LR
$233
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
LB
26.2

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia 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

LR
60.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
LB
1.9t

Liberia generally does better on environment, though Lebanon leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LR
0.3
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
LB
58.8%

Lebanon generally does better on infrastructure, though Liberia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LR
2.9%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
LB
$12,300

Lebanon generally does better on employment & economy, though Liberia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LR
65.5 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
LB
7.0

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Lebanon

Visa Required
Liberia passport holders need a visa to enter Lebanon.
Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Lebanon passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Liberia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Lebanon?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Lebanon has 7.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Lebanon safe for expats?

Lebanon performs significantly better than Liberia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Liberia?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 1.8 in Liberia. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

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

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At a Glance

LR LB
Population 5,358,483 5,296,814
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages English Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +231 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112