Moving to Syria from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Uzbekistan to Syria — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Syria, you would find that Syria is 13.2% cheaper than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS890,000,000 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly SYP844,000,000 in Syria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Uzbekistan to Syria.

What does your salary buy?

UZS890,000,000 → SYP844,000,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Syria

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 15.7% more

Groceries

pay 1.6% less

Transportation

pay 16.5% more

Housing

pay 25.5% less

Childcare

pay 75.7% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 23.0% less

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Exchange rate: 1 UZS = 1.09 SYP (October 2026)

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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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Uzbekistan to Syria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
1.4
SY
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
SY
29.9

Uzbekistan performs better than Syria across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UZ
$749
SY
$122
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.1
SY
15.2

Uzbekistan 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

UZ
117.0
SY
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
SY
1.3t

Syria performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

UZ
34.7
SY
6.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
123.0%
SY
124.4%

Uzbekistan performs better than Syria across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

UZ
4.6%
SY
13.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$3,968
SY
$1,057

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

UZ
72.5 yrs
SY
72.6 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
12.8
SY
17.7

Uzbekistan generally does better on family life, though Syria leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2010–2021), The World Factbook (2009–2022), World Health Organization (2024), State Tax Committee (2016), Ministry of Finance, Syria (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tashkent Rain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tashkent Damascus
Jan–Mar 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) 60°/35°F (15°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 85°/51°F (29°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) 96°/60°F (35°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) 70°/40°F (21°/5°C)
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Month Tashkent Damascus
Jan 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C)
Feb 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C)
Mar 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C)
May 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C)
Jun 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C)
Jul 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C)
Aug 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C)
Sep 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C)
Nov 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C)
Dec 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet, Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Syria

Visa on Arrival
Uzbekistan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Syria.
Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

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 Syria than Uzbekistan?

Yes — Syria is on average about 13% cheaper than Uzbekistan. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Syria?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly SYP211,000,000 in Syria on a UZS890,000,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Syria?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Syria has 6.9 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 Syria safe for expats?

Uzbekistan performs better than Syria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Syria is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.

How is healthcare in Syria compared to Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Syria leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Syria, compared to 28.1 in Uzbekistan. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Syria?

The official language in Syria is Arabic. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.

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At a Glance

UZ SY
Population 37,053,428 25,620,427
Currency Uzbekistan Som (UZS) Syrian Pound (SYP)
Languages Russian, Uzbek Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +998 +963
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —