Lebanon
Pros and Cons of Living in Lebanon
Last updated on Feb 04, 2024
Summary: The pros of living in Lebanon include its diverse culture, beautiful scenery, and vibrant nightlife. Lebanon is also home to some of the world's best universities and is a great place to start a business. On the other hand, the cons of living in Lebanon include its high cost of living, political instability, and security concerns. Additionally, Lebanon has a high unemployment rate and a weak economy, making it difficult for many people to find work.
What are the pros and cons of living in Lebanon?
Expats, digital nomads and retirees living in Lebanon responded:
"Expats and digital nomads in Lebanon appreciate the country's rich culture, vibrant nightlife, and stunning natural beauty. They also enjoy the warm hospitality of the locals and the delicious food. On the other hand, they may find the political situation and security concerns to be a challenge. Additionally, the cost of living can be high, and the infrastructure is not always up to date," said one in Lebanon.
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About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
Other Questions:
- What should I pack when moving to Lebanon?
- Where should I setup a bank account in Lebanon?
- Will I be able to find a job in Lebanon?
- What is life like as an expat in your area?
- What do expats in Lebanon appreciate most about the local culture?
- What do expats find most challenging?
- Is there a lot of crime in Lebanon?
- Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Lebanon accepting of differences?
- What are the schools in Lebanon like?
- How are healthcare services in Lebanon?
- What are medical services in Lebanon like?
- Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Lebanon?
- What are emergency services like in Lebanon?
- Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
- Are common prescription medications available in Lebanon?
- How are local medical facilities in Lebanon?
- As a foreigner living in Lebanon, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
- What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?
