Moving to Lebanon from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sudan to Lebanon.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Sudan to Lebanon, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
2,201 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in Sudan live in Lebanon · UN DESA

Who's moving to Lebanon?

Top countries of origin for Lebanon's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
LB
9.7

Lebanon performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SD
$28
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
LB
26.2

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan 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

SD
70.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
LB
1.9t

Sudan 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

SD
0.1
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
LB
58.8%

Lebanon performs significantly better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SD
11.4%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
LB
$12,300

Sudan 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

SD
67.1 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
LB
7.0

Lebanon generally does better on family life, though Sudan leads in education spending.

Data: Sudan Chamber of Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Beirut
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Khartoum Beirut
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan 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.

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Lebanon passport holder visiting Sudan

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

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?

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 Sudan and Lebanon.

Is Lebanon safe for expats?

Lebanon performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Sudan?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

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

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At a Glance

SD LB
Population 47,958,856 5,296,814
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages Arabic, English Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112