- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Homs, Syria vs Akure, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 97% | |||
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Food in Homs (Syria) is 97% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 200 £ (140 ₦) | 40,000 ₦ | - 100% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 £ (105 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 99% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 150 £ (105 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 £ (18 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 99% | |
12 eggs, large | 50 £ (35 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 £ (25 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 98% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100 £ (70 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 £ (35 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 70 £ (49 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 98% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 75 £ (53 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 99% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 £ (280 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 91% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 50 £ (35 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 96% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 £ (14 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 99% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Homs (Syria) is 15% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,000 £ (10,510 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 150,000 ₦ | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,000 £ (2,102 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | - 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,000 £ (2,803 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 44% | |
40” flat screen TV | 37,000 £ (25,925 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | - 83% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 £ (14,014 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 £ (350 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 93% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 £ (140 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 80% | |||
Clothes in Homs (Syria) is 80% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,500 £ (1,051 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 89% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,000 £ (3,503 ₦) | 15,000 ₦ | - 77% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 £ (1,752 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 £ (1,401 ₦) | 25,000 ₦ | - 94% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Homs (Syria) is 21% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 50 £ (35 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 93% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 £ (1,401 ₦) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 48,867 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | - 73% | |||
Personal Care in Homs (Syria) is 73% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 300 £ (210 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 93% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 10,000 ₦ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 200 £ (140 ₦) | 3,750 ₦ | - 96% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 £ (140 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 93% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 £ (70 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 93% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 150 £ (105 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 £ (140 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Homs (Syria) is 59% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 £ (1,051 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 200 £ (140 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 97% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 £ (210 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 93% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 £ (105 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 95% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 150 £ (105 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 99% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 200 ₦ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 £ (701 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 86% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 150 £ (105 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 73% |

These prices were last updated on February 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Homs (Syria) is 73% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
34,000 ₦
in Akure
you would need to make just about 9,252 ₦
(13,205 £)
in Homs.
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