Moving to Lebanon from Saudi Arabia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon, you would find that Lebanon is 7.4% more expensive than Saudi Arabia overall. A SAR282,923 salary in Saudi Arabia would need to be roughly LBP6,044,983,200 in Lebanon to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon.
What does your salary buy?
SAR282,923 → LBP6,044,983,200
To maintain the same standard of living in Lebanon
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 80.8% more
Groceries
pay 25.5% less
Transportation
pay 39.5% more
Housing
pay 0.7% more
Childcare
pay 33.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 16.7% less
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?
How many people actually move from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saudi Arabia generally does better on safety, though Lebanon leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Saudi Arabia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lebanon leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Lebanon performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Saudi Arabia generally does better on infrastructure, though Lebanon leads in water stress level.
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
Saudi Arabia performs better than Lebanon across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Saudi Arabia generally does better on family life, though Lebanon leads in life expectancy.
Data: Department of Zakat and Income Tax, 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 | Riyadh | Beirut |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) | — |
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| Month | Riyadh | Beirut |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) | — |
| Feb | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) | — |
| Mar | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) | — |
| Apr | 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) | — |
| May | 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) | — |
| Jun | 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) | — |
| Jul | 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) | — |
| Aug | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) | — |
| Sep | 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) | — |
| Oct | 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) | — |
| Nov | 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) | — |
| Dec | 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) | — |
National Center for MeteorologyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saudi Arabia 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.
Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Lebanon
Visa Free
Lebanon passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia
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 Saudi Arabia?
Yes — Lebanon is on average about 10% cheaper than Saudi Arabia. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Lebanon?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly LBP1,511,245,800 in Lebanon on a SAR282,923 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Lebanon?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Lebanon has 7.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Lebanon safe for expats?
Saudi Arabia generally does better on safety, though Lebanon leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Saudi Arabia.
How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia 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 30.8 in Saudi Arabia. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saudi Arabia: 74).
What's the weather like in Lebanon compared to Saudi Arabia?
The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 92°F in Riyadh. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Riyadh gets 4.4 in.
What language do they speak in Lebanon?
The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Saudi Arabia, the official language is Arabic.
