Moving to Syria from Poland

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Poland to Syria — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Poland to Syria, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Damascus averages 78°F vs 55°F in Warsaw, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Poland and Syria stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PL
0.7
SY
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PL
6.5
SY
29.9

Poland performs better than Syria across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

PL
$3,939
SY
$122
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PL
33.9
SY
11.9

Poland 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

PL
41.0
SY
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PL
7.6t
SY
1.3t

Poland 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

PL
23.0
SY
7.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PL
32.1%
SY
124.4%

Poland 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

PL
2.9%
SY
13.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PL
$44,100
SY
$2,900

Poland 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

PL
78.8 yrs
SY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PL
4.2
SY
15.9

Poland performs better than Syria across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Poland, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Warsaw Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
55° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Warsaw Damascus
Jan–Mar 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C) 60°/35°F (15°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 66°/46°F (19°/8°C) 85°/51°F (29°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) 96°/60°F (35°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 44°/33°F (7°/1°C) 70°/40°F (21°/5°C)
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Month Warsaw Damascus
Jan 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C) 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C)
Feb 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C) 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C)
Mar 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C) 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C)
Apr 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C) 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C)
May 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C) 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C)
Jun 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C)
Jul 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C) 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C)
Aug 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C) 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C)
Sep 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C) 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C)
Oct 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C) 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C)
Nov 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C) 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C)
Dec 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C) 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C)

Data: Institute of Meteorology and Water Management Institute of Meteorology and Water Management, Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Poland 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.

Poland passport

Poland passport holder visiting Syria

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

Syria passport holder visiting Poland

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

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?

With 7.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Syria can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Poland and Syria.

Is Syria safe for expats?

Poland 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 Poland.

How is healthcare in Syria compared to Poland?

Poland 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 33.9 in Poland. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Poland: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 55°F in Warsaw. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while Warsaw gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Syria?

The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Poland, the official language is Polish.

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At a Glance

PL SY
Population 38,093,101 21,563,800
Currency Polish Zloty (PLN) Syrian Pound (SYP)
Languages Polish Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +48 +963
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112