Cost of living in Damascus, Syria vs Aalborg, Denmark (using Black Market exchange rate)

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Food | - 92% | |||
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Food in Damascus (Syria) is 92% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,895 £ [BM] | 51,060 £ [BM] | - 92% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,451 £ [BM] | 25,367 £ [BM] | - 90% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,089 £ [BM] | 10,957 £ [BM] | - 90% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 419 £ [BM] | 2,947 £ [BM] | - 86% | |
12 eggs, large | 538 £ [BM] | 9,653 £ [BM] | - 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 254 £ [BM] | 8,349 £ [BM] | - 97% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 771 £ [BM] | 23,854 £ [BM] | - 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 457 £ [BM] | 6,785 £ [BM] | - 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234 £ [BM] | 3,917 £ [BM] | - 94% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 636 £ [BM] | 4,195 £ [BM] | - 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,604 £ [BM] | 29,805 £ [BM] | - 91% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 602 £ [BM] | 7,171 £ [BM] | - 92% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 £ [BM] | 4,077 £ [BM] | - 95% | |
Housing | - 94% | |||
Housing in Damascus (Syria) is 94% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 222,511 £ [BM] | 3,212,391 £ [BM] | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 116,351 £ [BM] | 2,178,133 £ [BM] | - 95% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,663 £ [BM] | 458,991 £ [BM] | - 97% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 117,040 £ [BM] | 2,008,630 £ [BM] | - 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 66,716 £ [BM] | 1,477,357 £ [BM] | - 95% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,623 £ [BM] | 597,978 £ [BM] | - 99% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 7,049 £ [BM] | 70,754 £ [BM] | - 90% | |
40” flat screen tv | 139,872 £ [BM] | 1,343,545 £ [BM] | - 90% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 52,530 £ [BM] | 267,169 £ [BM] | - 80% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,340 £ [BM] | 21,277 £ [BM] | - 94% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,329 £ [BM] | 58,133 £ [BM] | - 98% | |
Clothes | - 90% | |||
Clothes in Damascus (Syria) is 90% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,763 £ [BM] | 295,742 £ [BM] | - 97% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,378 £ [BM] | 91,972 £ [BM] | - 80% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,431 £ [BM] | 273,681 £ [BM] | - 93% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,218 £ [BM] | 453,666 £ [BM] | - 97% | |
Transportation | - 92% | |||
Transportation in Damascus (Syria) is 92% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,639,570 £ [BM] | 113,312,722 £ [BM] | - 96% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 220 £ [BM] | 3,821 £ [BM] | - 94% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,695 £ [BM] | 145,240 £ [BM] | - 96% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 95,960 £ [BM] | - | |
Personal Care | - 80% | |||
Personal Care in Damascus (Syria) is 80% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 511 £ [BM] | 21,825 £ [BM] | - 98% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,501 £ [BM] | 27,568 £ [BM] | - 95% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,108 £ [BM] | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 487 £ [BM] | 21,858 £ [BM] | - 98% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 671 £ [BM] | 10,443 £ [BM] | - 94% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 934 £ [BM] | 10,874 £ [BM] | - 91% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 446 £ [BM] | 4,889 £ [BM] | - 91% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 392 £ [BM] | 6,046 £ [BM] | - 94% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,774 £ [BM] | 66,331 £ [BM] | - 97% | |
Entertainment | - 95% | |||
Entertainment in Damascus (Syria) is 95% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,794 £ [BM] | 129,303 £ [BM] | - 95% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,282 £ [BM] | 71,908 £ [BM] | - 94% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 9,045 £ [BM] | 178,569 £ [BM] | - 95% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,971 £ [BM] | 231,940 £ [BM] | - 94% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,213 £ [BM] | 28,859 £ [BM] | - 96% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,019 £ [BM] | 15,299 £ [BM] | - 93% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 797 £ [BM] | 12,357 £ [BM] | - 94% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,456 £ [BM] | 1,226,017 £ [BM] | - 98% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 £ [BM] | 351 £ [BM] | - 96% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,978 £ [BM] | 86,539 £ [BM] | - 93% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,060 £ [BM] | 15,969 £ [BM] | - 93% | |
TOTAL | - 92% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Damascus (Syria) is 92% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr25,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr1,921 (161,203 £) in Damascus.
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