- Cost of Living
- Syria
- United States
- Aleppo
- Amarillo, Texas
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aleppo, Syria compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States

Currency:
Food | - 71% | |||
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Food in Aleppo (Syria) is 71% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,000 £ ($5.83) | $11 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,290 £ ($2.51) | $7 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 750 £ ($1.46) | $4.73 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 230 £ ($0.45) | $1.02 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | 580 £ ($1.13) | $3.36 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 175 £ ($0.34) | $2.20 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 469 £ ($0.91) | $4.41 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 244 £ ($0.47) | $3.45 | - 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 133 £ ($0.26) | $1.16 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 400 £ ($0.78) | $4.46 | - 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,500 £ ($4.85) | $12 | - 60% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 370 £ ($0.72) | $1.63 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 69 £ ($0.13) | $2.16 | - 94% | |
Housing | - 87% | |||
Housing in Aleppo (Syria) is 87% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 66,663 £ ($129) | $1,104 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 34,410 £ ($67) | $874 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 11,228 £ ($22) | $177 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 30,000 £ ($58) | $756 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,517 £ ($32) | $692 | - 95% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,032 £ ($12) | $244 | - 95% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,657 £ ($13) | $51 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen TV | 157,474 £ ($306) | $400 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $150 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,200 £ ($2.33) | $16 | - 85% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 234 £ ($0.45) | $24 | - 98% | |
Clothes | - 63% | |||
Clothes in Aleppo (Syria) is 63% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,941 £ ($10) | $48 | - 80% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,968 £ ($15) | $29 | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,675 £ ($21) | $93 | - 78% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,048 £ ($18) | $102 | - 83% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Aleppo (Syria) is 54% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $16,500 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 155 £ ($0.30) | $0.57 | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,087 £ ($4.05) | $50 | - 92% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 80% | |||
Personal Care in Aleppo (Syria) is 80% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 318 £ ($0.62) | $5.55 | - 89% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,074 £ ($2.08) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,030 £ ($2.00) | $83 | - 98% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $5.34 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 625 £ ($1.21) | $2.87 | - 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 702 £ ($1.36) | $8 | - 82% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 £ ($0.58) | $4.28 | - 86% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 350 £ ($0.68) | $1.39 | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 434 £ ($0.84) | $18 | - 95% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Aleppo (Syria) is 44% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 £ ($5.83) | $33 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 £ ($1.94) | $18 | - 89% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $40 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $49 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 400 £ ($0.78) | $12 | - 93% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 244 £ ($0.47) | $5.00 | - 91% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $3.52 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 £ ($0.01) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 £ ($5.83) | $33 | - 82% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 550 £ ($1.07) | $6 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 69% |

These prices were last updated on April 04, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aleppo (Syria) is 69% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,000
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $917
(472,041 £)
in Aleppo.
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