- Cost of Living
- Syria
- Turkey
- Homs
- Adapazarı
- Comparison
Cost of living in Homs, Syria compared to Adapazarı, Turkey

Currency:
Food | - 91% | |||
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Food in Homs (Syria) is 91% cheaper than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 200 £ (1.58TL) | 18TL | - 91% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 £ (1.19TL) | 19TL | - 94% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 150 £ (1.19TL) | 6.00TL | - 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 £ (0.20TL) | 3.63TL | - 95% | |
12 eggs, large | 50 £ (0.40TL) | 6.00TL | - 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 £ (0.28TL) | 4.50TL | - 94% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100 £ (0.79TL) | 17TL | - 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 £ (0.40TL) | 4.83TL | - 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 70 £ (0.55TL) | 4.17TL | - 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 75 £ (0.59TL) | 8TL | - 93% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 £ (3.17TL) | 17TL | - 81% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 50 £ (0.40TL) | 4.67TL | - 92% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 £ (0.16TL) | 1.00TL | - 84% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Homs (Syria) is 22% cheaper than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,000 £ (119TL) | 963TL | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 1,000TL | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,000 £ (24TL) | 200TL | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 800TL | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 600TL | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 150TL | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,000 £ (32TL) | 60TL | - 47% | |
40” flat screen TV | 37,000 £ (293TL) | 975TL | - 70% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 £ (158TL) | 500TL | - 68% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 £ (3.96TL) | 25TL | - 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 £ (1.58TL) | 11TL | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 70% | |||
Clothes in Homs (Syria) is 70% cheaper than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,500 £ (12TL) | 150TL | - 92% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,000 £ (40TL) | 75TL | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 £ (20TL) | 267TL | - 93% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 £ (16TL) | 200TL | - 92% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Homs (Syria) is 35% cheaper than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 95,000TL | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 50 £ (0.40TL) | 5.50TL | - 93% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 £ (16TL) | 35TL | - 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Homs (Syria) is 50% cheaper than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 300 £ (2.37TL) | 5.00TL | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 3.00TL | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 15TL | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 8TL | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 200 £ (1.58TL) | 8TL | - 79% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 £ (1.58TL) | 10TL | - 84% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 £ (0.79TL) | 14TL | - 94% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 150 £ (1.19TL) | 11TL | - 89% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 £ (1.58TL) | 18TL | - 91% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Homs (Syria) is 35% cheaper than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 £ (12TL) | 55TL | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 200 £ (1.58TL) | 25TL | - 94% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 40TL | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 75TL | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 £ (2.37TL) | 45TL | - 95% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 £ (1.19TL) | 10TL | - 88% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 150 £ (1.19TL) | 15TL | - 92% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 £ (8TL) | 50TL | - 84% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 150 £ (1.19TL) | 12TL | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |

These prices were last updated on January 16, 2018.
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2,900TL
in Adapazarı
you would need to make just about 1,640TL
(207,125 £)
in Homs.
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