Moving to Lebanon from Peru

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Peru to Lebanon, you would find that Lebanon is 47.5% more expensive than Peru overall. A PEN254,104 salary in Peru would need to be roughly LBP8,875,158,972 in Lebanon to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

PEN254,104 LBP8,875,158,972

To maintain the same standard of living in Lebanon

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 62.8% more

Groceries

pay 6.6% less

Transportation

pay 86.8% more

Housing

pay 97.2% more

Childcare

pay 22.6% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 24.9% more

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Exchange rate: 1 PEN = 26399.8 LBP (July 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 Peru.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

PE
5.7
LB
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PE
12.7
LB
9.7

Lebanon performs significantly better than Peru across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PE
$956
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PE
16.2
LB
26.2

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Peru leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PE
26.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PE
2.0t
LB
1.9t

Peru 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

PE
9.3
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PE
7.2%
LB
58.8%

Peru generally does better on infrastructure, though Lebanon leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PE
4.8%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PE
$15,100
LB
$12,300

Peru generally does better on employment & economy, though Lebanon leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PE
68.9 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PE
10.8
LB
7.0

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

Data: Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lima Rain: 0.5 in/yr (13 mm)
72° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lima Beirut
Jan–Mar 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/58°F (19°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
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Month Lima Beirut
Jan 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C)
Feb 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C)
Mar 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C)
Apr 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C)
May 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C)
Jun 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C)
Jul 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C)
Aug 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C)
Sep 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C)
Oct 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C)
Nov 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C)
Dec 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C)

Data: Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Peru 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.

Peru passport

Peru passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Lebanon passport holder visiting Peru

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

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 Peru?

On average Lebanon is around 32% pricier than Peru, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Lebanon?

Budget about LBP2,218,789,743 for 3 months in Lebanon (based on a PEN254,104 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and 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?

Lebanon performs significantly better than Peru across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.7 in Peru.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Peru?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Peru leads in adult obesity rate. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 16.2 in Peru. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Peru: 71).

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

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 72°F in Lima. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Lima gets 0.5 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Peru, the official languages are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PE LB
Population 32,275,736 5,296,814
Currency Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +51 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 105 112