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Cost of living in Damascus, Syria compared to Alanya, Turkey

Currency:
Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Damascus (Syria) is 41% cheaper than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,748 £ (22TL) | 25TL | - 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,241 £ (10TL) | 20TL | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 910 £ (7TL) | 10TL | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 304 £ (2.38TL) | 3.50TL | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 577 £ (4.51TL) | 24TL | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 325 £ (2.54TL) | 3.00TL | - 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 664 £ (5.20TL) | 16TL | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 313 £ (2.45TL) | 3.00TL | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 205 £ (1.60TL) | 2.00TL | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 585 £ (4.58TL) | 8TL | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,373 £ (19TL) | 65TL | - 71% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 535 £ (4.19TL) | 3.50TL | + 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 2.00TL | - | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Damascus (Syria) is 27% cheaper than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 205,698 £ (1,610TL) | 1,250TL | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 100,000 £ (783TL) | 1,000TL | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,413 £ (82TL) | 300TL | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 99,392 £ (778TL) | 1,000TL | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 39,139 £ (306TL) | 850TL | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,367 £ (42TL) | 200TL | - 79% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,087 £ (48TL) | 60TL | - 21% | |
40” flat screen TV | 83,659 £ (655TL) | 1,200TL | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,566 £ (271TL) | 400TL | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,063 £ (8TL) | 20TL | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 709 £ (5.55TL) | 15TL | - 63% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Damascus (Syria) is 32% cheaper than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,230 £ (49TL) | 250TL | - 80% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,083 £ (63TL) | 35TL | + 81% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,540 £ (114TL) | 280TL | - 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,705 £ (139TL) | 300TL | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Damascus (Syria) is 70% cheaper than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,167,600 £ (24,795TL) | 98,900TL | - 75% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 205 £ (1.61TL) | 5.18TL | - 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,137 £ (48TL) | 200TL | - 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,570 £ (20TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Damascus (Syria) is 5% cheaper than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 366 £ (2.86TL) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,073 £ (8TL) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 416 £ (3.26TL) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 488 £ (3.82TL) | 8TL | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 609 £ (4.77TL) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 342 £ (2.68TL) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 345 £ (2.70TL) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,564 £ (12TL) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Damascus (Syria) is 13% cheaper than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,423 £ (35TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,196 £ (33TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 £ (78TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,906 £ (70TL) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 758 £ (5.93TL) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 799 £ (6TL) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 550 £ (4.31TL) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 £ (0.07TL) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,975 £ (39TL) | 150TL | - 74% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 635 £ (4.97TL) | 13TL | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Damascus (Syria) is 41% cheaper than in Alanya (Turkey)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,500TL
in Alanya
you would need to make just about 2,052TL
(262,209 £)
in Damascus.
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