Moving to Syria from Japan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Japan to Syria — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Japan to Syria, you would find that Syria is 50.4% cheaper than Japan overall. A ¥12,000,000 salary in Japan would need to be roughly SYP490,000,000 in Syria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Damascus averages 78°F vs 69°F in Tokyo, making it significantly warmer.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 1.6% less
Groceries
pay 55.5% less
Transportation
pay 37.5% less
Housing
pay 59.4% less
Childcare
pay 85.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 52.5% 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.
What salary do you need in Syria?
What does your salary buy?
¥12,000,000 → SYP490,000,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Syria
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Japan to Syria.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Japan performs better than Syria across all safety metrics.
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
Japan 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
Japan 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
share of households with internet
Japan 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Japan generally does better on employment & economy, though Syria leads in top income tax rate.
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
Japan generally does better on family life, though Syria leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2010–2021), The World Factbook (2009–2022), World Health Organization (2024), National Tax Agency Japan (2016), Ministry of Finance, Syria (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Syria vs Japan
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tokyo | Damascus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) | 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) | 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) | 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) |
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| Month | Tokyo | Damascus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) | 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) |
| Feb | 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) | 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) |
| Mar | 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) | 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) |
| Apr | 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) | 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) |
| May | 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) | 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) | 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) |
| Sep | 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) | 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) | 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) |
| Nov | 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) | 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) | 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) |
Data:
Japan Meteorological Agency,
Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department
Can you move from Japan to Syria?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Japan 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.
Japan passport holder visiting Syria
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Syria passport holder visiting Japan
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 Japan?
Yes — Syria is on average about 50% cheaper than Japan. 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 SYP122,500,000 in Syria on a ¥12,000,000 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?
Japan performs better than Syria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Syria is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Japan.
How is healthcare in Syria compared to Japan?
Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Syria leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Syria, compared to 26.5 in Japan. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Japan: 83).
What's the weather like in Syria compared to Japan?
The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 69°F in Tokyo. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while Tokyo gets 62.9 in.
What language do they speak in Syria?
The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Japan, the official language is Japanese.
