Moving to Syria from Iran
What to Expect
Considering a move from Iran to Syria? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Iran 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 Iran.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Iran 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Syria leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Iran generally does better on environment, though Syria leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Iran 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
Iran 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
Iran generally does better on family life, though Syria leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tehran | Damascus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) | 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) | 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) | 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) |
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| Month | Tehran | Damascus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) | 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) |
| Feb | 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) | 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) |
| Mar | 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) | 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) |
| Apr | 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) | 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) |
| May | 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) | 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) | 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) |
| Jul | 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) | 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) | 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) |
| Sep | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) | 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) | 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) |
| Nov | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) | 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) | 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) |
Ministry of Defence Meteorological DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iran 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.
Iran passport holder visiting Syria
Visa on Arrival
Syria passport holder visiting Iran
Visa FreeData: 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?
Iran 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 2.4 in Iran.
How is healthcare in Syria compared to Iran?
Iran 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 15.1 in Iran. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iran: 74).
What's the weather like in Syria compared to Iran?
The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 72°F in Tehran. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while Tehran gets 9.1 in.
What language do they speak in Syria?
The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).
