Moving to Syria from Moldova

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Moldova to Syria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Moldova 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 Moldova.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MD
2.3
SY
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MD
9.1
SY
29.9

Moldova generally does better on safety, though Syria leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MD
$1,181
SY
$122
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MD
32.5
SY
11.9

Moldova generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Syria leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MD
58.0
SY
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MD
3.4t
SY
1.3t

Moldova generally does better on environment, though Syria leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MD
24.4
SY
7.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MD
12.6%
SY
124.4%

Moldova performs better than Syria across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MD
1.6%
SY
13.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MD
$15,700
SY
$2,900

Moldova performs better than Syria across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MD
72.4 yrs
SY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MD
11.6
SY
15.9

Moldova generally does better on family life, though Syria leads in life expectancy.

Data: State tax Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Moldova 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.

Moldova passport

Moldova passport holder visiting Syria

Visa on Arrival
Moldova passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Syria.
Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Moldova

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Syria passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Moldova.

Data: 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?

Moldova 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 2.3 in Moldova.

How is healthcare in Syria compared to Moldova?

Moldova 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 32.5 in Moldova. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Moldova: 71).

What language do they speak in Syria?

The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Moldova, the official language is Romanian.

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At a Glance

MD SY
Population 3,287,326 21,563,800
Currency Moldovan Leu (MDL) Syrian Pound (SYP)
Languages Romanian Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +373 +963
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112