- Cost of Living
- Syria
- United States
- Homs
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Homs, Syria compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Currency:
Food | - 97% | |||
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Food in Homs (Syria) is 97% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 200 £ ($0.39) | $12 | - 97% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 £ ($0.29) | $8 | - 96% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 150 £ ($0.29) | $5.26 | - 94% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 £ ($0.05) | $0.99 | - 95% | |
12 eggs, large | 50 £ ($0.10) | $3.59 | - 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 £ ($0.07) | $5.70 | - 99% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100 £ ($0.19) | $8 | - 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 £ ($0.10) | $4.01 | - 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 70 £ ($0.14) | $2.45 | - 94% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 75 £ ($0.15) | $1.88 | - 92% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 £ ($0.78) | $14 | - 94% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 50 £ ($0.10) | $2.76 | - 96% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 £ ($0.04) | $2.61 | - 99% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Homs (Syria) is 67% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,000 £ ($29) | $2,100 | - 99% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,683 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,000 £ ($5.83) | $295 | - 98% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $1,183 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $994 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $168 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,000 £ ($8) | $76 | - 90% | |
40” flat screen TV | 37,000 £ ($72) | $377 | - 81% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 £ ($39) | $103 | - 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 £ ($0.97) | $16 | - 94% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 £ ($0.39) | $16 | - 98% | |
Clothes | - 80% | |||
Clothes in Homs (Syria) is 80% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,500 £ ($2.91) | $42 | - 93% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,000 £ ($10) | $34 | - 71% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 £ ($4.85) | $72 | - 93% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 £ ($3.88) | $80 | - 95% | |
Transportation | - 63% | |||
Transportation in Homs (Syria) is 63% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,500 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 50 £ ($0.10) | $0.77 | - 87% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 £ ($3.88) | $60 | - 94% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $18 | - | |
Personal Care | - 64% | |||
Personal Care in Homs (Syria) is 64% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 300 £ ($0.58) | $7 | - 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $31 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $170 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 200 £ ($0.39) | $3.18 | - 88% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 £ ($0.39) | $4.59 | - 92% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 £ ($0.19) | $3.63 | - 95% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 150 £ ($0.29) | $2.39 | - 88% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 £ ($0.39) | $17 | - 98% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Homs (Syria) is 62% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 £ ($2.91) | $49 | - 94% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 200 £ ($0.39) | $25 | - 98% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $75 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $63 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 £ ($0.58) | $9 | - 93% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 £ ($0.29) | $4.04 | - 93% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 150 £ ($0.29) | $5.00 | - 94% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.15 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 £ ($1.94) | $66 | - 97% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 150 £ ($0.29) | $10 | - 97% | |
TOTAL | - 73% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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$5,700
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $1,541
(793,808 £)
in Homs.
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