Moving to Lebanon from Suriname

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Suriname to Lebanon — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Suriname 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Suriname to Lebanon.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SR
7.3
LB
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SR
16.2
LB
9.7

Lebanon performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SR
$1,143
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SR
14.8
LB
26.2

Lebanon performs significantly better than Suriname across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SR
39.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SR
4.1t
LB
1.9t

Suriname generally does better on environment, though Lebanon leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SR
20.2
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SR
4.0%
LB
58.8%

Suriname performs better than Lebanon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SR
7.7%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SR
$19,000
LB
$12,300

Suriname generally does better on employment & economy, though Lebanon leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SR
72.4 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SR
30.2
LB
7.0

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Paramaribo Rain: 84.6 in/yr (2148 mm)
92° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Paramaribo Beirut
Jan–Mar 89°/71°F (32°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/73°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/73°F (34°/23°C)
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Month Paramaribo Beirut
Jan 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C)
Feb 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C)
Mar 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C)
Apr 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C)
May 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C)
Jun 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C)
Aug 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C)
Sep 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C)
Oct 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C)
Nov 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C)
Dec 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.

Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Lebanon passport holder visiting Suriname

Visa Free
Lebanon passport holders can enter Suriname without a visa.

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?

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?

Lebanon performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.3 in Suriname.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Suriname?

Lebanon performs significantly better than Suriname across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.

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At a Glance

SR LB
Population 632,638 5,296,814
Currency Surinamese Dollar (SRD) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages Dutch Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +597 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112