Moving to Syria from Netherlands
What to Expect
Considering a move from Netherlands to Syria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Netherlands to Syria, you would find that Syria is 73.9% cheaper than Netherlands overall. A €67,000 salary in Netherlands would need to be roughly SYP255,000,000 in Syria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Damascus averages 78°F vs 56°F in Amsterdam, making it significantly warmer.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 68.4% less
Groceries
pay 57.1% less
Transportation
pay 65.3% less
Housing
pay 84.4% less
Childcare
pay 93.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 67.1% 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?
€67,000 → SYP255,000,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Syria
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Syria compared to Netherlands.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Netherlands 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
Netherlands 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
Netherlands 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
Netherlands 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
Netherlands 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
Netherlands performs better than Syria across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2010–2021), The World Factbook (2009–2022), World Health Organization (2024), Tax and Customs Administration - Belastingdienst (2016), Ministry of Finance, Syria (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Syria vs Netherlands
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Amsterdam | Damascus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) | 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) | 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) | 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) |
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| Month | Amsterdam | Damascus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C) | 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) |
| Feb | 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C) | 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) |
| Mar | 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C) | 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) |
| Apr | 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C) | 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) |
| May | 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C) | 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C) | 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C) | 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C) | 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C) | 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C) | 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) |
| Nov | 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C) | 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) | 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) |
Data:
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute,
Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department
Can you move from Netherlands to Syria?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Netherlands 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.
Netherlands passport holder visiting Syria
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Syria passport holder visiting Netherlands
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 Netherlands?
On average Syria is about 74% less expensive than Netherlands, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Syria?
Budget about SYP63,750,000 for 3 months in Syria (based on a €67,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Syria?
Connectivity is usually fine (Syria: 6.9 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?
Netherlands performs better than Syria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Syria is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Netherlands.
How is healthcare in Syria compared to Netherlands?
Netherlands 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 38.8 in Netherlands. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Netherlands: 85).
What's the weather like in Syria compared to Netherlands?
The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 56°F in Amsterdam. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while Amsterdam gets 30.7 in.
What language do they speak in Syria?
The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Netherlands, the official language is Dutch.
