Moving to Syria from Swaziland

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Swaziland to Syria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Swaziland to Syria, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Syria compared to Swaziland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.5
SY
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
SY
29.9

Swaziland 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

SZ
$922
SY
$122
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
5.6
SY
15.2

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SZ
66.0
SY
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
SY
1.3t

Swaziland performs better than Syria across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SZ
2.5
SY
6.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
SY
124.4%

Swaziland generally does better on infrastructure, though Syria leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SZ
34.2%
SY
13.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$4,108
SY
$1,057

Swaziland generally does better on employment & economy, though Syria leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SZ
64.3 yrs
SY
72.6 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
42.2
SY
17.7

Syria generally does better on family life, though Swaziland leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2010–2021), The World Factbook (2009–2022), World Health Organization (2024), Swaziland Revenue Authority (2016), Ministry of Finance, Syria (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Syria vs Swaziland

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Manzini Rain: 36.3 in/yr (923 mm)
78° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manzini Damascus
Jan–Mar 82°/65°F (28°/18°C) 60°/35°F (15°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/54°F (24°/12°C) 85°/51°F (29°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/52°F (24°/11°C) 96°/60°F (35°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) 70°/40°F (21°/5°C)
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Month Manzini Damascus
Jan 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.6°C) 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C)
Feb 83°/65°F (28.1°/18.6°C) 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.7°C) 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C)
Apr 78°/59°F (25.8°/15.1°C) 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C)
May 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.0°C) 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C)
Jun 72°/48°F (22.4°/8.9°C) 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C)
Jul 73°/48°F (22.6°/9.1°C) 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C)
Aug 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C)
Sep 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.3°C) 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C)
Oct 78°/59°F (25.7°/14.9°C) 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C)
Nov 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C)
Dec 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C) 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service, Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department

Can you move from Swaziland to Syria?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Swaziland 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.

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Syria

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

Syria passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

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?

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?

Swaziland 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 12.5 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Syria compared to Swaziland?

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in adult obesity rate. There are 15.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Syria, compared to 5.6 in Swaziland. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 78°F in Manzini. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while Manzini gets 36.3 in.

What language do they speak in Syria?

The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ SY
Population 1,256,174 25,620,427
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Syrian Pound (SYP)
Languages English, Swazi Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +268 +963
Time zones 1 1