Moving to Lebanon from Yemen
What to Expect
Considering a move from Yemen to Lebanon? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Yemen to Lebanon, you would find that Lebanon is 24.2% more expensive than Yemen overall. A YER17,896,872 salary in Yemen would need to be roughly LBP6,770,965,050 in Lebanon to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Yemen and Lebanon.
What does your salary buy?
YER17,896,872 → LBP6,770,965,050
To maintain the same standard of living in Lebanon
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 0.9% more
Groceries
pay 49.9% less
Transportation
pay 12.3% less
Housing
pay 75.8% more
Childcare
pay 2.5 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.9% more
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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Yemen to Lebanon.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Lebanon compared to Yemen.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Lebanon performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Yemen generally does better on environment, though Lebanon leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Lebanon performs significantly better than Yemen across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Lebanon generally does better on employment & economy, though Yemen leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Lebanon performs significantly better than Yemen across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Yemen Tax Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Yemen 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.
Yemen passport holder visiting Lebanon
Visa on Arrival
Lebanon passport holder visiting Yemen
Visa RequiredData: 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 Yemen?
Lebanon and Yemen are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Lebanon?
Budget about LBP1,692,741,262 for 3 months in Lebanon (based on a YER17,896,872 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?
Lebanon performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.
How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Yemen?
Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 2.9 in Yemen. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).
What language do they speak in Lebanon?
The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Yemen, the official language is Arabic.
