Moving to Lebanon from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Lebanon, you would find that Lebanon is 93.3% more expensive than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS910,000,000 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly LBP13,000,000,000 in Lebanon to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French.

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Is Lebanon cheaper than Uzbekistan?

How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 73.5% more

Groceries

pay 48.9% more

Transportation

pay 2.5 times more

Housing

pay 2.1 times more

Childcare

pay 73.1% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 93.0% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 UZS = 7.42 LBP (October 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.

What salary do you need in Lebanon?

What does your salary buy?

UZS910,000,000 → LBP13,000,000,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Lebanon

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Lebanon compared to Uzbekistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
1.4
LB
2.2
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 World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.1
LB
26.8

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

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 World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

UZ
34.7
LB
7.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
123.0%
LB
58.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

UZ
4.6%
LB
11.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$3,968
LB
$4,473

Uzbekistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Lebanon leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

UZ
72.5 yrs
LB
77.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
12.8
LB
15.3

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

Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), State Tax Committee (2016), Ministry of Finance, Lebanon (2016), The World Factbook (2011). How we calculate this

Weather in Lebanon vs Uzbekistan

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

Can you move from Uzbekistan to Lebanon?

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 93% pricier than Uzbekistan, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Lebanon?

Budget about LBP3,250,000,000 for 3 months in Lebanon (based on a UZS910,000,000 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: 7.3 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 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Uzbekistan?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 26.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 28.1 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 37,053,428 5,849,421
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