Moving to Lebanon from Philippines
What to Expect
Considering a move from Philippines to Lebanon? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Philippines to Lebanon, you would find that Lebanon is 80.2% more expensive than Philippines overall. A ₱4,612,875 salary in Philippines would need to be roughly LBP8,743,303,800 in Lebanon to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Philippines and Lebanon.
What does your salary buy?
₱4,612,875 → LBP8,743,303,800
To maintain the same standard of living in Lebanon
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.2 times more
Groceries
pay 25.4% less
Transportation
pay 3.4 times more
Housing
pay 76.6% more
Childcare
pay 32.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 69.1% more
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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Philippines to Lebanon.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Lebanon compared to Philippines.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Philippines generally does better on safety, though Lebanon leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lebanon leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Philippines generally does better on environment, though Lebanon leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Philippines performs better than Lebanon across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Lebanon generally does better on employment & economy, though Philippines leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Philippines generally does better on family life, though Lebanon leads in life expectancy.
Data: Bureau of Internal Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
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
Visitor Visa Requirements
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 holder visiting Lebanon
Visa Required
Lebanon passport holder visiting Philippines
Visa RequiredData: 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 30% pricier than Philippines, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Lebanon?
Budget about LBP2,185,825,950 for 3 months in Lebanon (based on a ₱4,612,875 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?
Philippines generally does better on safety, though Lebanon leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Philippines.
How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Philippines?
Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lebanon leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 26.2 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.
