Moving to Syria from Florida

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Florida to Syria — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Florida to Syria.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

FL
32.6%
SY
27.8%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

FL
90.4%
SY
46.6%

Florida performs better than Syria across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

FL
4.4%
SY
13.5%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

FL
$57,636
SY
$2,900

Florida performs better than Syria across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

FL
77.5 yrs
SY
74.3 yrs

Florida performs better than Syria across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tallahassee Rain: 59.2 in/yr (1504 mm)
80° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tallahassee Damascus
Jan–Mar 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) 60°/35°F (15°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 85°/51°F (29°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/71°F (33°/22°C) 96°/60°F (35°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/48°F (23°/9°C) 70°/40°F (21°/5°C)
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Month Tallahassee Damascus
Jan 64°/39°F (17.5°/3.9°C) 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C)
Feb 67°/42°F (19.7°/5.5°C) 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C)
Mar 74°/47°F (23.2°/8.4°C) 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C)
Apr 80°/52°F (26.6°/11.3°C) 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C)
May 87°/62°F (30.6°/16.4°C) 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C)
Jun 91°/69°F (32.8°/20.8°C) 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.2°C) 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C)
Aug 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.3°C) 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C)
Sep 88°/68°F (31.3°/20.1°C) 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.4°/14.1°C) 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C)
Nov 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.6°C) 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C)
Dec 65°/41°F (18.5°/5.1°C) 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Syria

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

Syria passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Syria passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Usually fine from major cities in Syria. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Syria compared to Florida?

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

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

The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 80°F in Tallahassee. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while Tallahassee gets 59.2 in.

What language do they speak in Syria?

The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Florida, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SY
Population 18,801,310 21,563,800
Currency United States Dollar ($) Syrian Pound (SYP)
Languages English Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +963
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911