Moving to Syria from Oklahoma
What to Expect
Considering a move from Oklahoma to Syria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Syria performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Oklahoma 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
share of people below the poverty line
Oklahoma performs better than Syria across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Syria performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Oklahoma City | Damascus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) | 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) | 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) | 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) | 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) |
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| Month | Oklahoma City | Damascus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) | 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) |
| Feb | 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) | 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) |
| Mar | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) | 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) |
| Apr | 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) | 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) |
| May | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) | 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) | 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) |
| Jul | 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) | 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) | 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) |
| Sep | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) | 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) | 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) |
| Nov | 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) | 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) | 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Syria
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Syria passport holder visiting United States
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?
From major Syria cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Oklahoma and Syria are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Syria compared to Oklahoma?
Syria performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Syria compared to Oklahoma?
The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 71°F in Oklahoma City. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while Oklahoma City gets 32.4 in.
What language do they speak in Syria?
The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Oklahoma, the official language is English.
