Moving to Syria from Angola

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Angola to Syria — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Angola and Syria stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
SY
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
SY
29.9

Angola generally does better on safety, though Syria leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
SY
$122
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
SY
11.9

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AO
60.0
SY
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
SY
1.3t

Angola performs better than Syria 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

AO
0.4
SY
7.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
SY
124.4%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
SY
13.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
SY
$2,900

Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Syria leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
SY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
SY
15.9

Syria performs significantly better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Direcção Nacional dos Impostos, Ministério das Finanças, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Damascus
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 60°/35°F (15°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 85°/51°F (29°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 96°/60°F (35°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 70°/40°F (21°/5°C)
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Month Luanda Damascus
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C)

Data: Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Angola 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.

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Syria

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

Syria passport holder visiting Angola

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

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?

With 7.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Syria can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Angola and Syria.

Is Syria safe for expats?

Angola generally does better on safety, though Syria leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Syria is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Syria compared to Angola?

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in adult obesity rate. There are 11.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Syria, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Syria?

The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO SY
Population 34,795,287 21,563,800
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Syrian Pound (SYP)
Languages Portuguese Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +963
Time zones 1 1