Moving to Syria from Peru

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Peru to Syria — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Peru to Syria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

PE
5.7
SY
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PE
12.7
SY
29.9

Peru 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

PE
$956
SY
$122
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PE
16.2
SY
11.9

Peru 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

PE
26.0
SY
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PE
2.0t
SY
1.3t

Peru 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

PE
9.3
SY
7.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PE
7.2%
SY
124.4%

Peru 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

PE
4.8%
SY
13.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PE
$15,100
SY
$2,900

Peru generally does better on employment & economy, though Syria leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PE
68.9 yrs
SY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PE
10.8
SY
15.9

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

Data: Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lima Rain: 0.5 in/yr (13 mm)
72° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Damascus Rain: 5.3 in/yr (134 mm)
78° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lima Damascus
Jan–Mar 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 60°/35°F (15°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 85°/51°F (29°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) 96°/60°F (35°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 70°/40°F (21°/5°C)
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Month Lima Damascus
Jan 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C)
Feb 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C)
Mar 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C)
Apr 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C)
May 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C)
Jun 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C)
Jul 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C)
Aug 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C)
Sep 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C)
Oct 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C)
Nov 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C)
Dec 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C)

Data: Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú, Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Peru 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.

Peru passport

Peru passport holder visiting Syria

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

Syria passport holder visiting Peru

Visa Required
Syria passport holders need a visa to enter Peru.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Syria has 7.3 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?

Peru 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 5.7 in Peru.

How is healthcare in Syria compared to Peru?

Peru 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 16.2 in Peru. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Peru: 71).

What's the weather like in Syria compared to Peru?

The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 72°F in Lima. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while Lima gets 0.5 in.

What language do they speak in Syria?

The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Peru, the official languages are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PE SY
Population 32,275,736 21,563,800
Currency Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN) Syrian Pound (SYP)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +51 +963
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 105