Moving to Lebanon from Philippines

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Philippines to Lebanon, you would find that Lebanon is 88.7% more expensive than Philippines overall. A ₱4,800,000 salary in Philippines would need to be roughly LBP12,700,000,000 in Lebanon to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French.

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Is Lebanon cheaper than Philippines?

How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 2.5 times more

Groceries

pay 4.2% less

Transportation

pay 2.4 times more

Housing

pay 2.2 times more

Childcare

pay 2.0 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.2 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 PHP = 1406.61 LBP (October 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.

What salary do you need in Lebanon?

What does your salary buy?

₱4,800,000 → LBP12,700,000,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Lebanon

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Philippines to Lebanon.

Living there in 2020
853 ↓ 13% vs 2015

people born in Philippines live in Lebanon · UN DESA

Who's moving to Lebanon?

Top countries of origin for Lebanon's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Lebanon compared to Philippines.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PH
4.3
LB
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PH
9.7
LB
9.7

Philippines generally does better on safety, though Lebanon leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PH
$560
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PH
7.9
LB
26.8

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Philippines 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

PH
92.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PH
1.5t
LB
1.9t

Philippines generally does better on environment, though Lebanon leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PH
7.1
LB
7.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PH
27.8%
LB
58.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PH
2.2%
LB
11.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PH
$4,171
LB
$4,473

Philippines generally does better on employment & economy, though Lebanon leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PH
70.0 yrs
LB
77.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PH
21.7
LB
15.3

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

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

Weather in Lebanon vs Philippines

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Manila Rain: 86.7 in/yr (2201 mm)
88° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manila Beirut
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) —
Apr–Jun 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) —
Jul–Sep 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) —
Oct–Dec 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) —
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Month Manila Beirut
Jan 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) —
Feb 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) —
Mar 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) —
Apr 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) —
May 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) —
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) —
Jul 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) —
Aug 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) —
Sep 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) —
Oct 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) —
Nov 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) —
Dec 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) —

Data: Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

Can you move from Philippines to Lebanon?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Philippines 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.

Philippines passport

Philippines passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Lebanon passport holder visiting Philippines

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

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 Philippines?

On average Lebanon is around 89% pricier than Philippines, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Lebanon?

Budget about LBP3,175,000,000 for 3 months in Lebanon (based on a ₱4,800,000 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: 7.3 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?

Philippines generally does better on safety, though Lebanon leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Philippines.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Philippines?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Philippines leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 7.9 in Philippines. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Philippines: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 88°F in Manila. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Manila gets 86.7 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Philippines, the official languages are English and Filipino.

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At a Glance

PH LB
Population 116,786,962 5,849,421
Currency Philippine Peso (₱) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages English, Filipino Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +63 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112