Moving to Nebraska from Syria
What to Expect
Considering a move from Syria to Nebraska? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Syria to Nebraska, you would find that Nebraska is 3.3 times more expensive than Syria overall. A SYP980,000,000 salary in Syria would need to be roughly $249,000 in Nebraska to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lincoln averages 63°F vs 78°F in Damascus, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Syria and Nebraska.
What does your salary buy?
SYP980,000,000 → $249,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Nebraska
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.6 times more
Groceries
pay 2.6 times more
Transportation
pay 65.8% more
Housing
pay 5.5 times more
Childcare
pay 13.9 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.1 times more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Syria to Nebraska.
people moved from Syria to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
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- 2,184,110
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Nebraska compared to Syria.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Syria performs better than Nebraska across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Nebraska 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
share of people below the poverty line
Nebraska performs significantly better than Syria across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Nebraska performs significantly better than Syria across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2014–2022), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), World Health Organization (2024), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Damascus | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) | 42°/20°F (6°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) | 85°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) | 51°/28°F (11°/-2°C) |
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| Month | Damascus | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) | 35°/14°F (1.9°/-10.1°C) |
| Feb | 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) | 40°/18°F (4.5°/-7.8°C) |
| Mar | 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) | 52°/28°F (11.3°/-2.3°C) |
| Apr | 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) | 64°/39°F (17.9°/3.8°C) |
| May | 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.3°C) |
| Jun | 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) | 84°/61°F (29.0°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) | 89°/66°F (31.7°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) | 87°/64°F (30.4°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) | 79°/53°F (25.9°/11.9°C) |
| Oct | 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) | 66°/41°F (18.8°/4.8°C) |
| Nov | 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) | 50°/28°F (10.2°/-2.4°C) |
| Dec | 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) | 37°/16°F (2.9°/-8.7°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Syria and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Syria passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States 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
Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than Syria?
On average Nebraska is around 230% pricier than Syria, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Nebraska?
Budget about $62,250 for 3 months in Nebraska (based on a SYP980,000,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Nebraska?
From major Nebraska cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Syria and Nebraska are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Nebraska compared to Syria?
Syria performs better than Nebraska across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Nebraska compared to Syria?
The average high temperature in Lincoln is 63°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Lincoln receives around 28.9 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.
What language do they speak in Nebraska?
The official language in Nebraska is English. In Syria, the official language is Arabic.
