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Cost of living in Rhodes, Greece compared to Aleppo, Syria

Currency:
Food | + 282% | |||
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Food in Rhodes (Greece) is 282% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (11,654 £) | 3,000 £ | + 288% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €9 (5,419 £) | 1,290 £ | + 320% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.64 (2,951 £) | 750 £ | + 293% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.45 (922 £) | 230 £ | + 301% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.64 (1,681 £) | 580 £ | + 190% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (761 £) | 175 £ | + 335% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (3,814 £) | 469 £ | + 714% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.23 (782 £) | 244 £ | + 221% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.24 (791 £) | 133 £ | + 493% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (907 £) | 400 £ | + 127% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (4,566 £) | 2,500 £ | + 83% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (1,017 £) | 370 £ | + 175% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 (680 £) | 69 £ | + 884% | |
Housing | + 315% | |||
Housing in Rhodes (Greece) is 315% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €447 (283,971 £) | 66,663 £ | + 326% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €285 (181,130 £) | 34,410 £ | + 426% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (127,139 £) | 11,228 £ | + 1032% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (317,848 £) | 30,000 £ | + 959% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €220 (139,795 £) | 16,517 £ | + 746% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €50 (31,785 £) | 6,032 £ | + 427% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (14,288 £) | 6,657 £ | + 115% | |
40” flat screen TV | €473 (300,479 £) | 157,474 £ | + 91% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €163 (103,738 £) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,200 £ | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (5,286 £) | 234 £ | + 2163% | |
Clothes | + 222% | |||
Clothes in Rhodes (Greece) is 222% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €68 (43,498 £) | 4,941 £ | + 780% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €23 (14,858 £) | 7,968 £ | + 86% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (66,852 £) | 10,675 £ | + 526% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (47,543 £) | 9,048 £ | + 425% | |
Transportation | + 196% | |||
Transportation in Rhodes (Greece) is 196% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,383 (17,407,226 £) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.69 (1,076 £) | 155 £ | + 596% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (32,363 £) | 2,087 £ | + 1450% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 430% | |||
Personal Care in Rhodes (Greece) is 430% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (1,907 £) | 318 £ | + 500% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (3,178 £) | 1,074 £ | + 196% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (26,319 £) | 1,030 £ | + 2456% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.79 (3,045 £) | 625 £ | + 387% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.50 (2,861 £) | 702 £ | + 308% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (524 £) | 300 £ | + 75% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.71 (2,356 £) | 350 £ | + 573% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (7,302 £) | 434 £ | + 1581% | |
Entertainment | + 157% | |||
Entertainment in Rhodes (Greece) is 157% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (18,070 £) | 3,000 £ | + 502% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (10,875 £) | 1,000 £ | + 988% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €14 (8,900 £) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (33,462 £) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (6,961 £) | 400 £ | + 1640% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (2,070 £) | 244 £ | + 749% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 (3,106 £) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (159 £) | 7 £ | + 2170% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (29,329 £) | 3,000 £ | + 878% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (2,543 £) | 550 £ | + 362% | |
TOTAL | + 235% |

These prices were last updated on March 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rhodes (Greece) is 235% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 663,331 £
(€1,043)
in Rhodes
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
198,000 £
in Aleppo.
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