Moving to Lebanon from Somalia

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Lebanon compared to Somalia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SO
20.2
LB
9.7

Lebanon performs significantly better than Somalia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SO
$52
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

SO
0.2
LB
26.2

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Somalia 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

SO
64.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SO
0.0t
LB
1.9t

Somalia generally does better on environment, though Lebanon leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SO
0.7
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SO
24.5%
LB
58.8%

Somalia generally does better on infrastructure, though Lebanon leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SO
19.0%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SO
$1,500
LB
$12,300

Lebanon performs significantly better than Somalia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SO
55.7 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SO
86.5
LB
7.0

Lebanon performs significantly better than Somalia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Mogadishu Rain: 18.7 in/yr (474 mm)
86° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Mogadishu Beirut
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/76°F (31°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Mogadishu Beirut
Jan 86°/73°F (30.1°/23.0°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.2°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.7°C)
Apr 90°/78°F (32.0°/25.5°C)
May 88°/76°F (31.1°/24.7°C)
Jun 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.6°C)
Jul 83°/73°F (28.5°/23.0°C)
Aug 83°/73°F (28.5°/23.0°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.2°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.2°C)
Nov 87°/75°F (30.5°/24.1°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Somalia 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.

Somalia passport

Somalia passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Lebanon passport holder visiting Somalia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Lebanon passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Somalia.

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?

Lebanon performs significantly better than Somalia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Somalia?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Somalia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 0.2 in Somalia. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Somalia: 27).

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

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 86°F in Mogadishu. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Mogadishu gets 18.7 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Somalia, the official languages are Arabic and Somali.

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At a Glance

SO LB
Population 12,386,248 5,296,814
Currency Somali Shilling (SOS) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages Arabic, Somali Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +252 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112