Moving to Lebanon from Papua New Guinea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea 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

PG
9.4
LB
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PG
14.9
LB
9.7

Lebanon performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PG
$133
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

PG
0.6
LB
26.8

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea 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

PG
38.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PG
0.5t
LB
1.9t

Papua New Guinea performs better than Lebanon across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PG
0.2
LB
7.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PG
0.1%
LB
58.8%

Lebanon generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PG
2.6%
LB
11.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PG
$3,020
LB
$4,473

Lebanon generally does better on employment & economy, though Papua New Guinea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PG
66.3 yrs
LB
77.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PG
31.3
LB
15.3

Lebanon performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2010–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2002–2011), Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea (2016), Ministry of Finance, Lebanon (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Moresby Rain: 35.4 in/yr (899 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Moresby Beirut
Jan–Mar 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) —
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) —
Jul–Sep 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) —
Oct–Dec 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) —
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Month Port Moresby Beirut
Jan 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) —
Feb 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) —
Mar 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) —
Apr 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) —
May 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) —
Jun 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) —
Jul 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) —
Aug 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) —
Sep 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) —
Oct 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) —
Nov 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) —
Dec 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) —

Data: Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.

Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Lebanon

Visa Required
Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa to enter Lebanon.
Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea

Visa Required
Lebanon passport holders need a visa to enter Papua New Guinea.

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 7.3 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 Papua New Guinea and Lebanon.

Is Lebanon safe for expats?

Lebanon performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Papua New Guinea?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).

What's the weather like in Lebanon compared to Papua New Guinea?

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.

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At a Glance

PG LB
Population 10,762,817 5,849,421
Currency Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +675 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000 112