Moving to Syria from Iowa
What to Expect
Considering a move from Iowa to Syria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Iowa to Syria, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Damascus averages 78°F vs 60°F in Des Moines, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Syria compared to Iowa.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Syria performs significantly better than Iowa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Iowa performs better than Syria across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Iowa performs better than Syria across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Iowa 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Des Moines | Damascus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 39°/21°F (4°/-6°C) | 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) | 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) | 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) |
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| Month | Des Moines | Damascus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/14°F (-0.6°/-9.8°C) | 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) |
| Feb | 36°/19°F (2.3°/-7.3°C) | 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) |
| Mar | 49°/30°F (9.4°/-1.3°C) | 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) | 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) |
| May | 72°/52°F (22.4°/11.2°C) | 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 82°/62°F (27.6°/16.7°C) | 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) |
| Jul | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) | 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 84°/65°F (28.8°/18.2°C) | 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) |
| Sep | 76°/55°F (24.5°/12.9°C) | 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 63°/43°F (17.3°/6.1°C) | 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) |
| Nov | 48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.8°C) | 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 34°/18°F (1.1°/-7.8°C) | 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
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 holder visiting Syria
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Syria passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Syria?
From major Syria cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Iowa and Syria are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Syria compared to Iowa?
Syria performs significantly better than Iowa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Syria compared to Iowa?
The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 60°F in Des Moines. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while Des Moines gets 36.0 in.
What language do they speak in Syria?
The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Iowa, the official language is English.
