- Cost of Living
- Oman
- Syria
- Barka'
- Aleppo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barka', Oman compared to Aleppo, Syria
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Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barka' (Oman) is 54% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 3,000 £ | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.300 (3,077 £) | 1,290 £ | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 750 £ | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 1.020 (1,365 £) | 230 £ | + 493% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.230 (1,646 £) | 580 £ | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 175 £ | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 469 £ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 244 £ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 133 £ | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 400 £ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,500 £ | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 0.650 (870 £) | 370 £ | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.500 (669 £) | 69 £ | + 867% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Barka' (Oman) is 22% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 66,663 £ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 34,410 £ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 11,228 £ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 151 (201,364 £) | 30,000 £ | + 571% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 108 (143,832 £) | 16,517 £ | + 771% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 6,032 £ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 6,657 £ | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 157,474 £ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 7 (8,831 £) | 1,200 £ | + 636% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 0.750 (1,003 £) | 234 £ | + 330% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Barka' (Oman) is in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 4,941 £ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 7,968 £ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 10,675 £ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 9,048 £ | - | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Barka' (Oman) is 0% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.120 (161 £) | 155 £ | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 2,087 £ | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Barka' (Oman) is 87% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2.010 (2,689 £) | 318 £ | + 746% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 11 (14,718 £) | 1,074 £ | + 1271% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 1,030 £ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 3.900 (5,218 £) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 625 £ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1.760 (2,355 £) | 702 £ | + 236% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 300 £ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 2.600 (3,479 £) | 350 £ | + 894% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.500 (2,007 £) | 434 £ | + 362% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Barka' (Oman) is 24% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 3,000 £ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 8 (10,704 £) | 1,000 £ | + 970% | |
| 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 | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 400 £ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2.200 (2,944 £) | 244 £ | + 1107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.030 (40 £) | 7 £ | + 473% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 3,000 £ | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 0.900 (1,204 £) | 550 £ | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barka' (Oman) is 27% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 269,869 £
(﷼ 202)
in Barka'
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
213,000 £
in Aleppo.
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