Moving to Guatemala from Syria
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Syria to Guatemala — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Syria to Guatemala, based on official data.
Who's moving to Guatemala?
Top countries of origin for Guatemala's foreign-born residents.
- 20,683
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Syria
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Syria to Guatemala.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Syria generally does better on safety, though Guatemala 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 Guatemala 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
Guatemala performs significantly 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 Guatemala 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
Guatemala performs significantly better than Syria across all employment & economy metrics.
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 better than Guatemala across all family life metrics.
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 | Guatemala City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) | 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) | 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
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| Month | Damascus | Guatemala City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) |
| Feb | 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) | 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) |
| Mar | 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) | 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) |
| Apr | 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) | 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) |
| May | 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) |
| Jun | 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) | 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) |
| Jul | 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) | 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) |
| Aug | 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) |
| Sep | 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) |
| Oct | 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) | 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) |
| Nov | 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) | 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) |
| Dec | 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department,
Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Syria and Guatemala. To live, work, or study long-term in Guatemala, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Guatemala's immigration authority.
Syria passport holder visiting Guatemala
Visa Required
Guatemala 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 Guatemala?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Guatemala has 3.7 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 Guatemala safe for expats?
Syria generally does better on safety, though Guatemala leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Guatemala is 20.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Syria.
How is healthcare in Guatemala compared to Syria?
Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Guatemala, compared to 11.9 in Syria. Guatemala scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).
What's the weather like in Guatemala compared to Syria?
The average high temperature in Guatemala City is 77°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Guatemala City receives around 46.7 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.
What language do they speak in Guatemala?
The official language in Guatemala is Spanish. In Syria, the official language is Arabic.
