Moving to Lebanon from Mauritius

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mauritius to Lebanon, you would find that Lebanon is 26.8% more expensive than Mauritius overall. A MUR3,552,750 salary in Mauritius would need to be roughly LBP7,207,969,050 in Lebanon to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Mauritius and Lebanon.

What does your salary buy?

MUR3,552,750 LBP7,207,969,050

To maintain the same standard of living in Lebanon

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 39.5% more

Groceries

pay 12.4% less

Transportation

pay 7.4% more

Housing

pay 77.3% more

Childcare

pay 32.9% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 21.9% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 MUR = 1890.44 LBP (June 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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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Lebanon compared to Mauritius.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MU
2.2
LB
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MU
9.7
LB
9.7

Mauritius 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

MU
$1,566
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MU
12.0
LB
26.2

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MU
28.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MU
3.5t
LB
1.9t

Mauritius 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

MU
25.7
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MU
22.0%
LB
58.8%

Mauritius 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

MU
6.1%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MU
$26,600
LB
$12,300

Mauritius 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

MU
74.9 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MU
12.1
LB
7.0

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

Data: Mauritius Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Louis Rain: 28.0 in/yr (711 mm)
85° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Louis Beirut
Jan–Mar 89°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/71°F (29°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/67°F (27°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/71°F (30°/22°C)
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Month Port Louis Beirut
Jan 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C)
Mar 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C)
Apr 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C)
May 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Jun 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C)
Jul 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C)
Aug 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C)
Sep 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C)
Oct 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C)
Nov 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C)
Dec 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C)

Data: Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritius 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.

Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Lebanon passport holder visiting Mauritius

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

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 Lebanon than Mauritius?

On average Lebanon is around 7% pricier than Mauritius, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Lebanon?

Budget about LBP1,801,992,262 for 3 months in Lebanon (based on a MUR3,552,750 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Lebanon?

Connectivity is usually fine (Lebanon: 7.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Lebanon offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Lebanon safe for expats?

Mauritius performs better than Lebanon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Mauritius.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Mauritius?

Lebanon performs significantly better than Mauritius across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 12.0 in Mauritius. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).

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

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 85°F in Port Louis. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Port Louis gets 28.0 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.

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At a Glance

MU LB
Population 1,308,222 5,296,814
Currency Mauritian Rupee (MUR) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +230 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112