Moving to Syria from Chad

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Chad to Syria. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Damascus averages 78°F vs 87°F in N'djamena, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Syria compared to Chad.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TD
26.4
SY
29.9

Chad 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

TD
$130
SY
$122
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
SY
11.9

Syria performs significantly better than Chad 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

TD
95.0
SY
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
SY
1.3t

Chad generally does better on environment, though Syria leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TD
0.0
SY
7.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
SY
124.4%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TD
1.1%
SY
13.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
SY
$2,900

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TD
59.1 yrs
SY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
SY
15.9

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

Data: General Inspectorate of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

N'djamena Rain: 20.1 in/yr (510 mm)
87° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Damascus
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 60°/35°F (15°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 85°/51°F (29°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 96°/60°F (35°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 70°/40°F (21°/5°C)
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Month N'djamena Damascus
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chad 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.

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Syria

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

Syria passport holder visiting Chad

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

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?

Chad performs better than Syria across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Syria compared to Chad?

Syria performs significantly better than Chad across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 11.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Syria, compared to 0.8 in Chad. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

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

The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Syria?

The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Chad, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

TD SY
Population 17,963,211 21,563,800
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Syrian Pound (SYP)
Languages Arabic, French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +235 +963
Time zones 1 1