Moving to Argentina from Syria
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Syria to Argentina — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Syria to Argentina, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Syria to Argentina, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Syria and Argentina stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Syria generally does better on safety, though Argentina leads in road traffic deaths.
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 Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Syria generally does better on environment, though Argentina leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Argentina performs significantly 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Argentina generally does better on employment & economy, though Syria leads in top income tax rate.
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
Argentina generally does better on family life, though Syria leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Syria, 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 | Damascus | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) | 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) | 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
View all months
| Month | Damascus | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) |
| Feb | 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) | 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) |
| Mar | 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) | 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) |
| Apr | 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) | 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) |
| May | 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) |
| Jul | 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) | 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) |
| Aug | 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) |
| Sep | 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) |
| Oct | 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) | 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) |
| Nov | 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Dec | 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department,
Servicio Meteorológico Nacional
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Syria and Argentina. To live, work, or study long-term in Argentina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Argentina's immigration authority.
Syria passport holder visiting Argentina
Visa Required
Argentina passport holder visiting Syria
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Argentina?
With 24.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Argentina can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Syria and Argentina.
Is Argentina safe for expats?
Syria generally does better on safety, though Argentina leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Syria.
How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Syria?
Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 11.9 in Syria. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).
What's the weather like in Argentina compared to Syria?
The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.
What language do they speak in Argentina?
The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Syria, the official language is Arabic.
