Moving to Lebanon from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Vanuatu to Lebanon.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

VU
0.3
LB
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
12.5
LB
9.7

Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Lebanon leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VU
$141
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

VU
1.6
LB
26.2

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu 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

VU
57.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VU
0.9t
LB
1.9t

Vanuatu performs better than Lebanon 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

VU
1.1
LB
7.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VU
66.0%
LB
87.0%

Lebanon performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VU
5.1%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$3,000
LB
$12,300

Vanuatu 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

VU
75.1 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.3
LB
7.0

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Vila Rain: 87.5 in/yr (2222 mm)
83° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Vila Beirut
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Port Vila Beirut
Jan 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C)

Data: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu 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.

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Lebanon passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

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?

Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Lebanon leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Vanuatu?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

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

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At a Glance

VU LB
Population 308,043 5,296,814
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages Bislama, English, French Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +678 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112