Moving to Syria from Algeria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Algeria to Syria.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Algeria to Syria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DZ
1.8
SY
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DZ
18.3
SY
29.9

Algeria performs better than Syria across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DZ
$732
SY
$122
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

DZ
9.9
SY
11.9

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Algeria leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

DZ
48.0
SY
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DZ
4.0t
SY
1.3t

Algeria generally does better on environment, though Syria leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DZ
10.5
SY
7.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DZ
137.9%
SY
124.4%

Algeria generally does better on infrastructure, though Syria leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DZ
11.8%
SY
13.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DZ
$15,300
SY
$2,900

Algeria generally does better on employment & economy, though Syria leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DZ
78.0 yrs
SY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DZ
19.7
SY
15.9

Algeria generally does better on family life, though Syria leads in infant mortality.

Data: Direction Générale des Impôts, Algeria, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Algiers Rain: 23.5 in/yr (598 mm)
75° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Damascus Rain: 5.3 in/yr (134 mm)
78° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Algiers Damascus
Jan–Mar 64°/43°F (18°/6°C) 60°/35°F (15°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/54°F (24°/12°C) 85°/51°F (29°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) 96°/60°F (35°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) 70°/40°F (21°/5°C)
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Month Algiers Damascus
Jan 62°/42°F (16.7°/5.5°C) 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C)
Feb 63°/43°F (17.4°/5.9°C) 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C)
Mar 67°/45°F (19.2°/7.1°C) 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C)
Apr 70°/48°F (20.9°/8.8°C) 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C)
May 75°/54°F (23.9°/12.3°C) 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C)
Jun 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C)
Jul 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.9°C) 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C)
Aug 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.8°C) 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C)
Sep 85°/64°F (29.6°/17.6°C) 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C)
Oct 79°/58°F (25.9°/14.2°C) 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C)
Nov 69°/50°F (20.8°/9.8°C) 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.2°C) 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C)

Data: National Meteorological Office National Meteorological Office, Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Algeria and Syria. To live, work, or study long-term in Syria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Syria's immigration authority.

Algeria passport

Algeria passport holder visiting Syria

Visa Free
Algeria passport holders can enter Syria without a visa.
Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Algeria

Visa Required
Syria passport holders need a visa to enter Algeria.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Syria?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Syria has 7.3 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 Syria safe for expats?

Algeria performs better than Syria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Syria is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Algeria.

How is healthcare in Syria compared to Algeria?

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Algeria leads in health coverage index. There are 11.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Syria, compared to 9.9 in Algeria. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Algeria: 74).

What's the weather like in Syria compared to Algeria?

The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 75°F in Algiers. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while Algiers gets 23.5 in.

What language do they speak in Syria?

Both Algeria and Syria share the same official language: Arabic.

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At a Glance

DZ SY
Population 44,178,884 21,563,800
Currency Algerian Dinar (DZD) Syrian Pound (SYP)
Languages Arabic Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +213 +963
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17