Moving to Lebanon from Samoa

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Samoa 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

The numbers behind daily life in Lebanon compared to Samoa.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

WS
6.2
LB
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

WS
9.6
LB
9.7

Samoa 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

WS
$474
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

WS
5.5
LB
26.2

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa 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

WS
34.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

WS
1.6t
LB
1.9t

Samoa performs better than Lebanon across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

WS
0.8
LB
7.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

WS
78.0%
LB
87.0%

Lebanon performs significantly better than Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

WS
9.8%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

WS
$6,000
LB
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

WS
75.2 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

WS
17.0
LB
7.0

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

Data: Ministry of Revenue, Samoa, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Apia Rain: 116.7 in/yr (2965 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Apia Beirut
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/73°F (30°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Apia Beirut
Jan 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C)
Mar 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C)
Apr 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C)
May 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C)
Jun 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C)
Jul 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C)
Aug 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Sep 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C)
Oct 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C)
Dec 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Samoa 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.

Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Lebanon passport holder visiting Samoa

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

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?

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?

Samoa 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 6.2 in Samoa.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Samoa?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 5.5 in Samoa. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Samoa: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 86°F in Apia. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Apia gets 116.7 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

WS LB
Population 206,179 5,296,814
Currency Samoan Tala (WST) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages English, Samoan Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +685 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112