Moving to Syria from Guatemala
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Guatemala to Syria — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Guatemala to Syria, you would find that Syria is 51.3% cheaper than Guatemala overall. A GTQ570,000 salary in Guatemala would need to be roughly SYP472,000,000 in Syria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Guatemala to Syria.
What does your salary buy?
GTQ570,000 → SYP472,000,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Syria
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 17.6% less
Groceries
pay 49.7% less
Transportation
pay 15.6% less
Housing
pay 67.6% less
Childcare
pay 79.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 44.9% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Guatemala to Syria.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Guatemala generally does better on safety, though Syria leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Guatemala performs better than Syria across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Guatemala generally does better on infrastructure, though Syria leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Guatemala performs better than Syria across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Guatemala generally does better on family life, though Syria leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2010–2021), The World Factbook (2009–2022), World Health Organization (2024), Superintendence of the Tax Administration (2016), Ministry of Finance, Syria (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Guatemala City | Damascus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) | 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) | 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) |
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| Month | Guatemala City | Damascus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) | 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) |
| Feb | 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) | 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) |
| Mar | 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) | 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) |
| Apr | 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) | 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) |
| May | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) | 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) | 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) |
| Jul | 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) | 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) | 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) |
| Sep | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) | 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) | 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) |
| Nov | 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) | 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) | 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH),
Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guatemala 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.
Guatemala passport holder visiting Syria
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Syria passport holder visiting Guatemala
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Syria than Guatemala?
Yes — Syria is on average about 51% cheaper than Guatemala. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Syria?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly SYP118,000,000 in Syria on a GTQ570,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Syria?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Syria has 6.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Syria safe for expats?
Guatemala 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 23.4 in Guatemala.
How is healthcare in Syria compared to Guatemala?
Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala leads in adult obesity rate. There are 15.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Syria, compared to 12.8 in Guatemala. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guatemala: 59).
What's the weather like in Syria compared to Guatemala?
The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 77°F in Guatemala City. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while Guatemala City gets 46.7 in.
What language do they speak in Syria?
The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Guatemala, the official language is Spanish.
