Moving to Lebanon from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mozambique 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 Mozambique 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

MZ
3.6
LB
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
LB
9.7

Lebanon performs significantly better than Mozambique across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MZ
$143
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
LB
26.2

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique 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

MZ
64.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
LB
1.9t

Mozambique 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

MZ
0.2
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
LB
58.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MZ
3.5%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
LB
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MZ
57.1 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
LB
7.0

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

Data: Autoridade Tributária de Moçambique, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Maputo Rain: 32.0 in/yr (814 mm)
81° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Beirut
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Maputo Beirut
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mozambique 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.

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Lebanon passport holder visiting Mozambique

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

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 Mozambique and Lebanon.

Is Lebanon safe for expats?

Lebanon performs significantly better than Mozambique across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Mozambique.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Mozambique?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 0.8 in Mozambique. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Mozambique, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MZ LB
Population 31,693,239 5,296,814
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages Portuguese Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +258 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119 112