Moving to Lebanon from Poland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Poland to Lebanon, you would find that Lebanon is 6.3% cheaper than Poland overall. A PLN284,306 salary in Poland would need to be roughly LBP5,616,360,451 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 Poland and Lebanon.

What does your salary buy?

PLN284,306 LBP5,616,360,451

To maintain the same standard of living in Lebanon

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 25.6% less

Groceries

pay 17.1% less

Transportation

pay 35.1% more

Housing

pay 8.5% more

Childcare

pay 39.4% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 5.2% less

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Exchange rate: 1 PLN = 23595.34 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 Poland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PL
0.7
LB
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PL
6.5
LB
9.7

Poland performs better than Lebanon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

PL
$3,939
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PL
33.9
LB
26.2

Poland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lebanon 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

PL
41.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PL
7.6t
LB
1.9t

Poland 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

PL
23.0
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PL
32.1%
LB
58.8%

Poland 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

PL
2.9%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PL
$44,100
LB
$12,300

Poland 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

PL
78.8 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PL
4.2
LB
7.0

Poland performs better than Lebanon across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Poland, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Warsaw Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
55° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Warsaw Beirut
Jan–Mar 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 66°/46°F (19°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 44°/33°F (7°/1°C)
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Month Warsaw Beirut
Jan 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C)
Feb 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C)
Mar 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C)
Apr 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C)
May 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C)
Jun 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C)
Jul 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C)
Aug 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C)
Sep 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C)
Oct 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C)
Nov 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C)
Dec 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C)

Data: Institute of Meteorology and Water Management Institute of Meteorology and Water Management

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Poland 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.

Poland passport

Poland passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Lebanon passport holder visiting Poland

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

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 Poland?

On average Lebanon is about 16% less expensive than Poland, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Lebanon?

Budget about LBP1,404,090,113 for 3 months in Lebanon (based on a PLN284,306 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?

Poland performs better than Lebanon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Poland.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Poland?

Poland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lebanon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 33.9 in Poland. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Poland: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 55°F in Warsaw. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Warsaw gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Poland, the official language is Polish.

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At a Glance

PL LB
Population 38,093,101 5,296,814
Currency Polish Zloty (PLN) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages Polish Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +48 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112