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Food in Palmyra (Syria) is 26% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district |
50,000 £ [BM]
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115,837 £ [BM]
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- 57%
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) |
35,000 £ [BM]
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38,600 £ [BM]
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- 9%
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast |
45,000 £ [BM]
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55,331 £ [BM]
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- 19%
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk |
8,000 £ [BM]
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7,946 £ [BM]
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+ 1%
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12 eggs, large |
12,000 £ [BM]
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11,308 £ [BM]
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+ 6%
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes |
2,500 £ [BM]
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese |
8,000 £ [BM]
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples |
2,500 £ [BM]
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes |
1,800 £ [BM]
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket |
4,000 £ [BM]
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12,850 £ [BM]
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality |
20,000 £ [BM]
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2 liters of coca-cola |
12,000 £ [BM]
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day |
4,000 £ [BM]
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Housing |
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Housing in Palmyra (Syria) is about the same as in Akita (Japan)
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area |
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3,640,692 £ [BM]
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio |
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Internet 8 mbps (1 month) |
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40” flat screen tv |
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Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) |
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32,124 £ [BM]
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Hourly rate for cleaning help |
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Clothes |
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Clothes in Palmyra (Syria) is about the same as in Akita (Japan)
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) |
270,000 £ [BM]
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1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) |
250,000 £ [BM]
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1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) |
320,000 £ [BM]
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes |
400,000 £ [BM]
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Transportation |
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Transportation in Palmyra (Syria) is about the same as in Akita (Japan)
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new |
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107,731,088 £ [BM]
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas |
8,000 £ [BM]
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6,903 £ [BM]
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+ 16%
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Monthly ticket public transport |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) |
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Personal Care |
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Personal Care in Palmyra (Syria) is about the same as in Akita (Japan)
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) |
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Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) |
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1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) |
25,000 £ [BM]
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) |
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4 rolls of toilet paper |
12,000 £ [BM]
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Tube of toothpaste |
12,000 £ [BM]
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city |
20,000 £ [BM]
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Entertainment |
- 10%
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Entertainment in Palmyra (Syria) is 10% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub |
70,000 £ [BM]
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214,158 £ [BM]
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2 tickets to the movies |
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171,327 £ [BM]
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) |
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Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club |
18,000 £ [BM]
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) |
12,000 £ [BM]
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Ipad wi-fi 128gb |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) |
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1 month of gym membership in business district |
60,000 £ [BM]
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1 package of marlboro cigarettes |
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