Moving to Lebanon from Madagascar

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
LB
9.7

Lebanon performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MG
$63
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
LB
26.2

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar 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

MG
58.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
LB
1.9t

Madagascar performs better than Lebanon across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MG
0.1
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
LB
58.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MG
3.1%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
LB
$12,300

Madagascar generally does better on employment & economy, though Lebanon leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MG
68.2 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
LB
7.0

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

Data: General Direction of Taxes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Antananarivo Rain: 47.2 in/yr (1198 mm)
76° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Beirut
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Antananarivo Beirut
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Madagascar 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.

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Lebanon passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Lebanon passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Madagascar.

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 Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Madagascar?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG LB
Population 28,172,462 5,296,814
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages French, Malagasy Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112