Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 533% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria)
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| Food | + 582% | |||
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| Food in Milan (Italy) is 582% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Milan | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (265,802 £) | 16,908 £ | + 1472% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (145,069 £) | 25,507 £ | + 469% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (85,327 £) | 15,865 £ | + 438% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (19,785 £) | 5,471 £ | + 262% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.08 (57,214 £) | 11,811 £ | + 384% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.90 (54,599 £) | 3,861 £ | + 1314% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (97,543 £) | 11,902 £ | + 720% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.49 (34,905 £) | 4,483 £ | + 679% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (26,246 £) | 3,868 £ | + 579% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.41 (19,685 £) | 10,726 £ | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (103,082 £) | 22,098 £ | + 366% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.35 (32,888 £) | 5,438 £ | + 505% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (18,055 £) | 1,672 £ | + 980% | |
| Housing | + 900% | |||
| Housing in Milan (Italy) is 900% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Milan | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,838 (39,750,939 £) | 2,266,120 £ | + 1654% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,756 (24,594,938 £) | 1,023,070 £ | + 2304% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €196 (2,752,288 £) | 785,722 £ | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,364 (19,106,891 £) | 1,927,480 £ | + 891% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €941 (13,184,619 £) | 1,281,530 £ | + 929% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (1,580,230 £) | 407,505 £ | + 288% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (379,231 £) | 36,580 £ | + 937% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €384 (5,378,846 £) | 2,423,240 £ | + 122% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €254 (3,554,176 £) | 984,937 £ | + 261% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.83 (81,634 £) | 19,256 £ | + 324% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (154,755 £) | 20,000 £ | + 674% | |
| Clothes | + 173% | |||
| Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 173% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Milan | Damascus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (1,212,984 £) | 136,717 £ | + 787% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (484,333 £) | 359,048 £ | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (1,324,621 £) | 269,748 £ | + 391% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (2,016,094 £) | 236,715 £ | + 752% | |
| Transportation | + 640% | |||
| Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 640% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €32,960 (461,672,472 £) | 81,598,000 £ | + 466% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (26,189 £) | 5,610 £ | + 367% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (543,216 £) | 50,139 £ | + 983% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (367,234 £) | 25,642 £ | + 1332% | |
| Personal Care | + 772% | |||
| Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 772% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Milan | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (132,317 £) | 4,257 £ | + 3008% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (120,859 £) | 6,632 £ | + 1722% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (1,205,832 £) | 50,000 £ | + 2312% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.96 (83,413 £) | 7,982 £ | + 945% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.85 (53,910 £) | 11,560 £ | + 366% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.53 (49,497 £) | 11,251 £ | + 340% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.69 (37,715 £) | 6,185 £ | + 510% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.54 (35,533 £) | 7,645 £ | + 365% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (285,011 £) | 45,529 £ | + 526% | |
| Entertainment | + 228% | |||
| Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 228% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Milan | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (623,783 £) | 60,604 £ | + 929% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (281,220 £) | 29,340 £ | + 858% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (1,326,976 £) | 180,000 £ | + 637% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €83 (1,164,507 £) | 281,413 £ | + 314% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (165,266 £) | 33,248 £ | + 397% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.87 (26,154 £) | 25,504 £ | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.16 (72,341 £) | 44,234 £ | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 (6,730,589 £) | 2,029,040 £ | + 232% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (2,401 £) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (876,366 £) | 41,057 £ | + 2035% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.95 (83,402 £) | 13,121 £ | + 536% | |
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TOTAL | + 533% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 250 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2023.
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