Moving to Syria from Kuwait
What to Expect
Considering a move from Kuwait to Syria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Kuwait to Syria. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Damascus averages 78°F vs 94°F in Kuwait City, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Syria compared to Kuwait.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Kuwait 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
Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Kuwait 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
Kuwait 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
Kuwait 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
Kuwait performs better than Syria across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Kuwait, 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 | Kuwait City | Damascus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) | 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) | 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) | 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) | 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) |
View all months
| Month | Kuwait City | Damascus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) | 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) |
| Feb | 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) | 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) |
| Mar | 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) | 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) |
| Apr | 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) | 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) |
| May | 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) | 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) | 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) |
| Jul | 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) | 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) | 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) |
| Sep | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) | 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) | 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) |
| Nov | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) | 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) | 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Department,
Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kuwait 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.
Kuwait passport holder visiting Syria
Visa Free
Syria passport holder visiting Kuwait
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?
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?
Kuwait 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 Kuwait.
How is healthcare in Syria compared to Kuwait?
Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 11.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Syria, compared to 22.9 in Kuwait. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kuwait: 78).
What's the weather like in Syria compared to Kuwait?
The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 94°F in Kuwait City. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while Kuwait City gets 4.6 in.
What language do they speak in Syria?
Both Kuwait and Syria share the same official language: Arabic.
