Moving to Syria from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bangladesh to Syria, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Damascus averages 78°F vs 87°F in Dhaka, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
SY
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
SY
29.9

Bangladesh 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

BD
$198
SY
$122
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
SY
11.9

Syria performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BD
66.0
SY
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
SY
1.3t

Bangladesh 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

BD
7.1
SY
7.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
SY
124.4%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
5.1%
SY
13.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
SY
$2,900

Bangladesh 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

BD
74.7 yrs
SY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
SY
15.9

Syria generally does better on family life, though Bangladesh leads in life expectancy.

Data: National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Damascus
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 60°/35°F (15°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 85°/51°F (29°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 96°/60°F (35°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 70°/40°F (21°/5°C)
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Month Dhaka Damascus
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°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 Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Syria

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

Syria passport holder visiting Bangladesh

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

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 Bangladesh and Syria.

Is Syria safe for expats?

Bangladesh 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 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Syria compared to Bangladesh?

Syria performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 11.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Syria, compared to 6.7 in Bangladesh. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Syria?

The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD SY
Population 165,650,475 21,563,800
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Syrian Pound (SYP)
Languages Bengali Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +963
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999