Moving to Lebanon from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Lebanon, you would find that Lebanon is 2.1 times more expensive than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS900,475,986 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly LBP8,447,699,250 in Lebanon to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Uzbekistan and Lebanon.

What does your salary buy?

UZS900,475,986 LBP8,447,699,250

To maintain the same standard of living in Lebanon

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 79.2% more

Groceries

pay 33.6% more

Transportation

pay 4.2 times more

Housing

pay 2.8 times more

Childcare

pay 9.0% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 72.6% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 UZS = 7.46 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 Uzbekistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
1.4
LB
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
LB
9.7

Uzbekistan 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

UZ
$749
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
LB
26.2

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lebanon 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

UZ
117.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
LB
1.9t

Lebanon performs significantly better than Uzbekistan 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

UZ
26.0
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
LB
58.8%

Uzbekistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Lebanon leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UZ
4.5%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
LB
$12,300

Lebanon generally does better on employment & economy, though Uzbekistan leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UZ
75.3 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
LB
7.0

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

Data: State Tax Committee, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tashkent Rain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tashkent Beirut
Jan–Mar 49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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Month Tashkent Beirut
Jan 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uzbekistan 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.

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Lebanon passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

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 Uzbekistan?

On average Lebanon is around 26% pricier than Uzbekistan, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Lebanon?

Budget about LBP2,111,924,812 for 3 months in Lebanon (based on a UZS900,475,986 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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?

Uzbekistan performs better than Lebanon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan 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 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.

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At a Glance

UZ LB
Population 31,104,937 5,296,814
Currency Uzbekistan Som (UZS) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages Russian, Uzbek Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +998 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112