Moving to Lebanon from Zambia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Zambia to Lebanon? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Zambia to Lebanon, you would find that Lebanon is 66.8% more expensive than Zambia overall. A ZMW1,500,000 salary in Zambia would need to be roughly LBP11,300,000,000 in Lebanon to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Zambia and Lebanon.
What does your salary buy?
ZMW1,500,000 → LBP11,300,000,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Lebanon
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Restaurants
pay 85.1% more
Groceries
pay 18.4% less
Transportation
pay 84.4% more
Housing
pay 2.2 times more
Childcare
pay 44.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 67.9% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Lebanon compared to Zambia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Lebanon performs significantly better than Zambia 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia 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
Zambia performs better than Lebanon across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Lebanon generally does better on infrastructure, though Zambia leads in water stress level.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Lebanon generally does better on employment & economy, though Zambia leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Lebanon generally does better on family life, though Zambia leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Zambia Revenue Authority (2016), Ministry of Finance, Lebanon (2016), The World Factbook (2011). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lusaka | Beirut |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) | — |
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| Month | Lusaka | Beirut |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) | — |
| Feb | 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) | — |
| Mar | 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) | — |
| Apr | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) | — |
| May | 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) | — |
| Jun | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) | — |
| Jul | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) | — |
| Aug | 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) | — |
| Sep | 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) | — |
| Oct | 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) | — |
| Nov | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) | — |
| Dec | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) | — |
Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD)Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia 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.
Zambia passport holder visiting Lebanon
Visa Required
Lebanon passport holder visiting Zambia
Visa Online (e-Visa)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 Zambia?
On average Lebanon is around 67% pricier than Zambia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Lebanon?
Budget about LBP2,825,000,000 for 3 months in Lebanon (based on a ZMW1,500,000 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?
Lebanon performs significantly better than Zambia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.2 in Zambia.
How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Zambia?
Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 3.2 in Zambia. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).
What's the weather like in Lebanon compared to Zambia?
The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Lebanon?
The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Zambia, the official language is English.
