Moving to Syria from Argentina

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Argentina to Syria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Argentina to Syria, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Syria compared to Argentina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AR
4.3
SY
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AR
8.8
SY
29.9

Argentina 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

AR
$3,089
SY
$122
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AR
40.8
SY
11.9

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AR
29.0
SY
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AR
4.0t
SY
1.3t

Argentina 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

AR
24.6
SY
7.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AR
10.5%
SY
124.4%

Argentina performs better than Syria across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
6.2%
SY
13.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$26,500
SY
$2,900

Argentina 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

AR
78.3 yrs
SY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AR
9.3
SY
15.9

Argentina generally does better on family life, though Syria leads in education spending.

Data: Federal Administration of Public Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Buenos Aires Rain: 48.7 in/yr (1237 mm)
73° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Buenos Aires Damascus
Jan–Mar 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) 60°/35°F (15°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) 85°/51°F (29°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) 96°/60°F (35°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 70°/40°F (21°/5°C)
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Month Buenos Aires Damascus
Jan 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C)
Feb 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C)
Apr 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C)
May 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C)
Jun 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C)
Jul 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C)
Aug 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C)
Sep 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C)
Oct 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C)
Nov 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C)
Dec 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C)

Data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina 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.

Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Syria

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

Syria passport holder visiting Argentina

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Syria: 7.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Syria offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Syria safe for expats?

Argentina 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 4.3 in Argentina.

How is healthcare in Syria compared to Argentina?

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 11.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Syria, compared to 40.8 in Argentina. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79).

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

The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 73°F in Buenos Aires. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while Buenos Aires gets 48.7 in.

What language do they speak in Syria?

The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

AR SY
Population 46,245,668 21,563,800
Currency Argentine Peso (ARS) Syrian Pound (SYP)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +54 +963
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911