Moving to Syria from Mongolia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Mongolia to Syria — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Mongolia to Syria, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Damascus averages 78°F vs 44°F in Ulaanbaatar, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mongolia to Syria.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Mongolia 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Mongolia 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
Syria performs significantly better than Mongolia across all environment metrics.
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
Mongolia 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
Mongolia 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
Mongolia generally does better on family life, though Syria leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2010–2021), The World Factbook (2009–2022), World Health Organization (2024), General Department of National Taxation (2016), Ministry of Finance, Syria (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Syria vs Mongolia
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ulaanbaatar | Damascus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) | 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) | 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) | 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) |
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| Month | Ulaanbaatar | Damascus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) | 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) |
| Feb | 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) | 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) |
| Mar | 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) | 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) |
| Apr | 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) | 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) |
| May | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) | 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) | 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) |
| Jul | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) | 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) | 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) |
| Sep | 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) | 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) | 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) |
| Nov | 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) | 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) | 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) |
Data:
National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia,
Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department
Can you move from Mongolia to Syria?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mongolia 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.
Mongolia passport holder visiting Syria
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Syria passport holder visiting Mongolia
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?
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?
Mongolia 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 5.9 in Mongolia.
How is healthcare in Syria compared to Mongolia?
Mongolia 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 41.3 in Mongolia. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).
What's the weather like in Syria compared to Mongolia?
The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.
What language do they speak in Syria?
The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.
