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Cost of living in Homs, Syria compared to Allahabad, India

Currency:
Food | - 90% | |||
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Food in Homs (Syria) is 90% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 200 £ (₨26) | ₨261 | - 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 £ (₨19) | ₨296 | - 93% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 150 £ (₨19) | ₨113 | - 83% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 £ (₨3.23) | ₨44 | - 93% | |
12 eggs, large | 50 £ (₨6) | ₨118 | - 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 £ (₨4.52) | ₨27 | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100 £ (₨13) | ₨271 | - 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 £ (₨6) | ₨102 | - 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 70 £ (₨9) | ₨20 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 75 £ (₨10) | ₨92 | - 89% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 £ (₨52) | ₨885 | - 94% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 50 £ (₨6) | ₨60 | - 89% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 £ (₨2.58) | ₨28 | - 91% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Homs (Syria) is 34% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,000 £ (₨1,936) | ₨21,558 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨16,882 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,000 £ (₨387) | ₨3,586 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨13,943 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨11,333 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,000 £ (₨516) | ₨1,415 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen TV | 37,000 £ (₨4,774) | ₨32,610 | - 85% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 £ (₨2,581) | ₨10,757 | - 76% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 £ (₨65) | ₨277 | - 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 £ (₨26) | ₨888 | - 97% | |
Clothes | - 74% | |||
Clothes in Homs (Syria) is 74% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,500 £ (₨194) | ₨1,805 | - 89% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,000 £ (₨645) | ₨1,948 | - 67% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 £ (₨323) | ₨2,695 | - 88% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 £ (₨258) | ₨2,495 | - 90% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Homs (Syria) is 57% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨989,189 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 50 £ (₨6) | ₨54 | - 88% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 £ (₨258) | ₨3,050 | - 92% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 58% | |||
Personal Care in Homs (Syria) is 58% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 300 £ (₨39) | ₨500 | - 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨80 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨500 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨200 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 200 £ (₨26) | ₨438 | - 94% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 £ (₨26) | ₨164 | - 84% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 £ (₨13) | ₨100 | - 87% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 150 £ (₨19) | ₨47 | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 £ (₨26) | ₨134 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Homs (Syria) is 23% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 £ (₨194) | ₨826 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 200 £ (₨26) | ₨381 | - 93% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨682 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,993 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 £ (₨39) | ₨100 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 £ (₨19) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 150 £ (₨19) | ₨100 | - 81% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 £ (₨129) | ₨1,000 | - 87% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 150 £ (₨19) | ₨120 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Homs (Syria) is 51% cheaper than in Allahabad (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨71,000
in Allahabad
you would need to make just about ₨34,683
(268,787 £)
in Homs.
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