Moving to Lebanon from Serbia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Serbia to Lebanon — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Serbia to Lebanon, you would find that Lebanon is 2.7% more expensive than Serbia overall. A RSD7,694,475 salary in Serbia would need to be roughly LBP6,483,429,476 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?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Serbia to Lebanon.

What does your salary buy?

RSD7,694,475 LBP6,483,429,476

To maintain the same standard of living in Lebanon

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 23.2% less

Groceries

pay 13.7% less

Transportation

pay 43.9% more

Housing

pay 21.1% more

Childcare

pay 22.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 28.9% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 RSD = 871.83 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

How Serbia and Lebanon stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RS
1.0
LB
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RS
7.4
LB
9.7

Serbia performs better than Lebanon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RS
$2,303
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

RS
28.4
LB
26.2

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

RS
45.0
LB
59.0

Serbia 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

RS
29.3
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RS
5.7%
LB
58.8%

Serbia 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

RS
8.7%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RS
$24,500
LB
$12,300

Serbia performs better than Lebanon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RS
74.2 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RS
4.8
LB
7.0

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Belgrade Rain: 26.9 in/yr (683 mm)
62° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belgrade Beirut
Jan–Mar 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Belgrade Beirut
Jan 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C)

Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia 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.

Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Lebanon passport holder visiting Serbia

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

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 Serbia?

Generally yes: Lebanon runs about 3% cheaper than Serbia on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Lebanon?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a RSD7,694,475 comparable salary, that's around LBP1,620,857,369 in Lebanon for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Lebanon?

With 7.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Lebanon can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Serbia and Lebanon.

Is Lebanon safe for expats?

Serbia performs better than Lebanon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Serbia.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Serbia?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 28.4 in Serbia. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.

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At a Glance

RS LB
Population 6,739,471 5,296,814
Currency Serbian Dinar (RSD) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages Serbian Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +381 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112