Moving to Peru from Syria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Syria to Peru, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Peru compared to Syria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

SY
2.1
PE
5.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SY
29.9
PE
12.7

Syria generally does better on safety, though Peru leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SY
$122
PE
$956
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SY
11.9
PE
16.2

Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Syria leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SY
83.0
PE
26.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SY
1.3t
PE
2.0t

Syria generally does better on environment, though Peru leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SY
7.3
PE
9.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SY
124.4%
PE
7.2%

Peru performs significantly better than Syria across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SY
13.5%
PE
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SY
$2,900
PE
$15,100

Peru generally does better on employment & economy, though Syria leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SY
74.3 yrs
PE
68.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SY
15.9
PE
10.8

Syria generally does better on family life, though Peru leads in infant mortality.

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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Lima Rain: 0.5 in/yr (13 mm)
72° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Damascus Lima
Jan–Mar 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) 66°/58°F (19°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
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Month Damascus Lima
Jan 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C)
Feb 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C)
Mar 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C)
Apr 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C)
May 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C)
Jun 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C)
Jul 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C)
Aug 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C)
Sep 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C)
Oct 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C)
Nov 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C)
Dec 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C)

Data: Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department, Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Syria and Peru. To live, work, or study long-term in Peru, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Peru's immigration authority.

Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Peru

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

Peru passport holder visiting Syria

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Peru?

Connectivity is usually fine (Peru: 9.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Peru offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Peru safe for expats?

Syria generally does better on safety, though Peru leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Peru is 5.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Syria.

How is healthcare in Peru compared to Syria?

Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Syria leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 11.9 in Syria. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).

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

The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.

What language do they speak in Peru?

The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Syria, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

SY PE
Population 21,563,800 32,275,736
Currency Syrian Pound (SYP) Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Languages Arabic Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +963 +51
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 105