Moving to Lebanon from Zimbabwe

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Zimbabwe to Lebanon, 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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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
6.7
LB
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
29.9
LB
9.7

Lebanon performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ZW
$63
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZW
1.7
LB
26.2

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe 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

ZW
56.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZW
0.8t
LB
1.9t

Zimbabwe 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

ZW
1.3
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZW
46.1%
LB
58.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ZW
8.8%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZW
$3,500
LB
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ZW
63.3 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZW
28.5
LB
7.0

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Harare Rain: 33.1 in/yr (841 mm)
78° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Harare Beirut
Jan–Mar 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/49°F (24°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
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Month Harare Beirut
Jan 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C)
Feb 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C)
Mar 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C)
Apr 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C)
May 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C)
Jun 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C)
Jul 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C)
Aug 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C)
Sep 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C)
Oct 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C)
Nov 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C)
Dec 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C)

Data: Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Lebanon passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

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

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?

Lebanon performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Zimbabwe?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.

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At a Glance

ZW LB
Population 15,121,004 5,296,814
Currency Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +263 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 112