Moving to Syria from Ecuador

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ecuador 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 Ecuador.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

EC
27.0
SY
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

EC
23.4
SY
29.9

Ecuador 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

EC
$1,238
SY
$122
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

EC
23.1
SY
11.9

Ecuador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Syria leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

EC
23.0
SY
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

EC
2.6t
SY
1.3t

Ecuador 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

EC
15.0
SY
7.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

EC
6.8%
SY
124.4%

Ecuador 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

EC
3.4%
SY
13.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EC
$14,300
SY
$2,900

Ecuador 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

EC
77.5 yrs
SY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EC
18.1
SY
15.9

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

Data: Servicio de Rentas Internas del Ecuador, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Quito Rain: 43.2 in/yr (1098 mm)
71° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Quito Damascus
Jan–Mar 70°/50°F (21°/10°C) 60°/35°F (15°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/50°F (21°/10°C) 85°/51°F (29°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/49°F (22°/9°C) 96°/60°F (35°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 70°/49°F (21°/10°C) 70°/40°F (21°/5°C)
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Month Quito Damascus
Jan 70°/50°F (21.2°/9.8°C) 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C)
Feb 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.1°C) 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C)
Mar 69°/50°F (20.8°/10.1°C) 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C)
Apr 70°/50°F (20.9°/10.2°C) 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C)
May 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.1°C) 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C)
Jun 70°/50°F (21.1°/9.8°C) 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C)
Jul 71°/49°F (21.5°/9.4°C) 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C)
Aug 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.6°C) 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C)
Sep 72°/49°F (22.3°/9.4°C) 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C)
Oct 71°/49°F (21.8°/9.5°C) 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C)
Nov 70°/49°F (21.3°/9.6°C) 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C)
Dec 70°/49°F (21.3°/9.7°C) 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología - INAMHI Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología - INAMHI, Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ecuador 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.

Ecuador passport

Ecuador passport holder visiting Syria

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

Syria passport holder visiting Ecuador

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

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?

Ecuador 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 27.0 in Ecuador.

How is healthcare in Syria compared to Ecuador?

Ecuador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Syria leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Syria, compared to 23.1 in Ecuador. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ecuador: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 71°F in Quito. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while Quito gets 43.2 in.

What language do they speak in Syria?

The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Ecuador, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

EC SY
Population 17,289,554 21,563,800
Currency United States Dollar ($) Syrian Pound (SYP)
Languages Spanish Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +593 +963
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 911