Moving to Singapore from Syria
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Syria to Singapore — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Syria to Singapore, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Singapore averages 89°F vs 78°F in Damascus, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Syria to Singapore.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Singapore performs significantly better than Syria across all safety metrics.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore 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 Singapore 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
Singapore 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
Singapore 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
Singapore 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 | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) | 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) | 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
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| Month | Damascus | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) |
| Feb | 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) | 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) |
| Mar | 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) | 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) | 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) |
| May | 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) | 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) |
| Jun | 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) | 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) |
| Jul | 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) |
| Aug | 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) |
| Sep | 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) | 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) |
| Oct | 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) | 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) |
| Nov | 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) | 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) |
| Dec | 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department,
Meteorological Service Singapore
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Syria and Singapore. To live, work, or study long-term in Singapore, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Singapore's immigration authority.
Syria passport holder visiting Singapore
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Singapore 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 Singapore?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Singapore has 37.7 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 Singapore safe for expats?
Singapore performs significantly better than Syria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Singapore is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Syria.
How is healthcare in Singapore compared to Syria?
Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 26.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Singapore, compared to 11.9 in Syria. Singapore scores 89 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).
What's the weather like in Singapore compared to Syria?
The average high temperature in Singapore is 89°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Singapore receives around 83.2 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.
What language do they speak in Singapore?
The official languages in Singapore are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. In Syria, the official language is Arabic.
