Moving to Lebanon from Maldives

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Maldives to Lebanon — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Maldives to Lebanon, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Maldives and Lebanon stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

MV
0.6
LB
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MV
1.3
LB
9.7

Maldives performs better than Lebanon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MV
$2,288
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

MV
21.6
LB
26.2

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maldives leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MV
29.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MV
3.6t
LB
1.9t

Maldives generally does better on environment, though Lebanon leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MV
17.4
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MV
15.7%
LB
58.8%

Maldives performs better than Lebanon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MV
4.1%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MV
$22,400
LB
$12,300

Maldives performs 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

MV
76.9 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MV
25.7
LB
7.0

Maldives generally does better on family life, though Lebanon leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Maldives 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.

Maldives passport

Maldives passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Lebanon passport holder visiting Maldives

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

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?

With 7.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Lebanon can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Maldives and Lebanon.

Is Lebanon safe for expats?

Maldives performs better than Lebanon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Maldives.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Maldives?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maldives leads in suicide rate. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 21.6 in Maldives. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Maldives: 61).

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Maldives, the official language is Maldivian.

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At a Glance

MV LB
Population 390,164 5,296,814
Currency Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages Maldivian Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +960 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112