- Cost of Living
- Algeria
- Syria
- Drean
- Aleppo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Drean, Algeria compared to Aleppo, Syria

Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Drean (Algeria) is 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) | - | 1,290 £ | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 750 £ | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 230 £ | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | 580 £ | - | |
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 | - | 370 £ | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 69 £ | - | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Drean (Algeria) is 14% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 30,000 Dinar (135,447 £) | 66,663 £ | + 103% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,000 Dinar (67,724 £) | 34,410 £ | + 97% | |
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 | 20,000 Dinar (90,298 £) | 30,000 £ | + 201% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 16,517 £ | - | |
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.) | - | 1,200 £ | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 234 £ | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Drean (Algeria) 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 | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Drean (Algeria) is 1% 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 | 40 Dinar (181 £) | 155 £ | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 2,087 £ | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Drean (Algeria) is in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 318 £ | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,074 £ | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 1,030 £ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 625 £ | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 702 £ | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 300 £ | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 350 £ | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 434 £ | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Drean (Algeria) is in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 3,000 £ | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 1,000 £ | - | |
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 | - | 244 £ | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 7 £ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 3,000 £ | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 550 £ | - | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on January 03, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Drean (Algeria) is 7% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 224,610 £
(49,748 Dinar)
in Drean
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
210,000 £
in Aleppo.
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