Moving to Lebanon from United Arab Emirates

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United Arab Emirates to Lebanon, you would find that Lebanon is 19.4% cheaper than United Arab Emirates overall. A AED275,438 salary in United Arab Emirates would need to be roughly LBP4,157,062,096 in Lebanon to maintain the same lifestyle.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between United Arab Emirates and Lebanon.

What does your salary buy?

AED275,438 LBP4,157,062,096

To maintain the same standard of living in Lebanon

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 24.2% more

Groceries

pay 27.8% less

Transportation

pay 28.4% more

Housing

pay 45.3% less

Childcare

pay 50.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 48.8% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate:1 AED = 24407.96 LBP(June 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

The numbers behind daily life in Lebanon compared to United Arab Emirates.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AE
0.5
LB
2.3
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AE
5.9
LB
9.7

United Arab Emirates performs better than Lebanon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AE
$3,727
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

AE
29.1
LB
26.2

United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lebanon leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AE
70.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AE
18.3t
LB
1.9t

Lebanon performs significantly better than United Arab Emirates across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AE
40.0
LB
7.6
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AE
1533.3%
LB
58.8%

United Arab Emirates generally does better on infrastructure, though Lebanon leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AE
2.7%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AE
$75,600
LB
$12,300

United Arab Emirates performs better than Lebanon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AE
79.6 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AE
5.1
LB
7.0

United Arab Emirates performs better than Lebanon across all family life metrics.

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.

Abu DhabiRain: 3.5 in/yr (89 mm)
93°/68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsAbu DhabiBeirut
Jan–Mar78°/56°F (26°/14°C)
Apr–Jun99°/72°F (37°/22°C)
Jul–Sep106°/81°F (41°/27°C)
Oct–Dec87°/64°F (31°/18°C)
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MonthAbu DhabiBeirut
Jan75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C)
Feb76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C)
Mar83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C)
Apr92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C)
May101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C)
Jun103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C)
Jul108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C)
Aug107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C)
Sep104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C)
Oct96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C)
Nov87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C)
Dec78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)

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Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Arab Emirates 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.

United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Lebanon

Visa Free
United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter Lebanon without a visa.
Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates

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

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 United Arab Emirates?

On average Lebanon is about 38% less expensive than United Arab Emirates, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Lebanon?

Budget about LBP1,039,265,524 for 3 months in Lebanon (based on a AED275,438 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

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?

United Arab Emirates performs better than Lebanon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in United Arab Emirates.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates 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 29.1 in United Arab Emirates. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Arab Emirates: 82).

What's the weather like in Lebanon compared to United Arab Emirates?

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 93°F in Abu Dhabi. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Abu Dhabi gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In United Arab Emirates, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

AE LB
Population9,915,8035,296,814
CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)Lebanese Pound (LBP)
LanguagesArabicArabic, French
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+971+961
Time zones11
Emergency number999112