Moving to Syria from Sudan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sudan to Syria — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Sudan to Syria. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Damascus averages 78°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Sudan to Syria, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Syria?
Top countries of origin for Syria's foreign-born residents.
- 203,003
- 1,143
- 1,079
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4.209
Sudan
Key Indicator Comparison
How Sudan and Syria stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Sudan 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
Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan 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
Sudan performs better than Syria 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
Syria generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in water stress level.
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
Sudan generally does better on employment & economy, though Syria leads in gdp per capita.
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
Syria performs significantly better than Sudan across all family life metrics.
Data: Sudan Chamber of Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Khartoum | Damascus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) | 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) | 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) | 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) | 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) |
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| Month | Khartoum | Damascus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) | 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) |
| Feb | 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) | 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) |
| Mar | 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) | 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) |
| Apr | 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) | 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) |
| May | 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) | 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) | 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) |
| Jul | 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) | 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) | 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) |
| Sep | 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) | 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) | 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) |
| Nov | 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) | 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) | 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) |
Data:
Sudan Meteorological Authority,
Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan 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.
Sudan passport holder visiting Syria
Visa Free
Syria passport holder visiting Sudan
Visa FreeData: 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 Sudan and Syria.
Is Syria safe for expats?
Sudan performs better than Syria across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Syria compared to Sudan?
Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Syria, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).
What's the weather like in Syria compared to Sudan?
The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.
What language do they speak in Syria?
The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.
