Cost of living in Damascus (Syria) is 53% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana)
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 55 prices entered by 11 different people.
| Food in Damascus (Syria) is 44% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Damascus (Syria) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 3,895 £ (1,588 G$) | 1,608 G$ | 1% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 2,451 £ (999 G$) | 1,259 G$ | 21% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 1,089 £ (444 G$) | 521 G$ | 15% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 419 £ (171 G$) | 510 G$ | 66% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 538 £ (219 G$) | 730 G$ | 70% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 254 £ (104 G$) | 383 G$ | 73% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 771 £ (314 G$) | 1,078 G$ | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 457 £ (186 G$) | 740 G$ | 75% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 234 £ (96 G$) | 229 G$ | 58% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 636 £ (259 G$) | 333 G$ | 22% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 2,604 £ (1,062 G$) | 3,982 G$ | 73% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 602 £ (245 G$) | 400 G$ | 39% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 200 £ (82 G$) | 282 G$ | 71% |
| Housing in Damascus (Syria) is 64% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| Damascus (Syria) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 222,511 £ (90,720 G$) | 232,431 G$ | 61% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 116,351 £ (47,437 G$) | 113,424 G$ | 58% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 12,663 £ (5,163 G$) | 20,497 G$ | 75% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 117,040 £ (47,718 G$) | 117,257 G$ | 59% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 66,716 £ (27,201 G$) | 77,460 G$ | 65% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 8,623 £ (3,516 G$) | 13,624 G$ | 74% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 7,049 £ (2,874 G$) | 10,028 G$ | 71% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 139,872 £ (57,027 G$) | 139,876 G$ | 59% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 52,530 £ (21,417 G$) | 25,674 G$ | 17% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 1,340 £ (546 G$) | 1,705 G$ | 68% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 1,329 £ (542 G$) | 1,621 G$ | 67% |
| Clothes in Damascus (Syria) is 23% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| Damascus (Syria) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 8,763 £ (3,573 G$) | 8,610 G$ | 59% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 18,378 £ (7,493 G$) | 7,398 G$ | 1% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 20,431 £ (8,330 G$) | 16,822 G$ | 50% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 15,218 £ (6,205 G$) | 15,990 G$ | 61% |
| Transportation in Damascus (Syria) is 60% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| Damascus (Syria) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 4,639,570 £ (1,891,591 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | 52% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 220 £ (90 G$) | 220 G$ | 59% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 5,695 £ (2,322 G$) | 8,612 G$ | 73% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | 3,664 G$ | - |
| Personal Care in Damascus (Syria) is 64% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| Damascus (Syria) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 511 £ (208 G$) | 2,053 G$ | 90% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 1,501 £ (612 G$) | 2,219 G$ | 72% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 9,108 £ (3,713 G$) | 3,824 G$ | 3% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 487 £ (199 G$) | 1,216 G$ | 84% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 671 £ (274 G$) | 769 G$ | 64% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 934 £ (381 G$) | 917 G$ | 58% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 446 £ (182 G$) | 484 G$ | 62% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 392 £ (160 G$) | 405 G$ | 61% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 1,774 £ (723 G$) | 1,127 G$ | 36% |
| Entertainment in Damascus (Syria) is 40% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| Damascus (Syria) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 6,794 £ (2,770 G$) | 4,896 G$ | 43% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 4,282 £ (1,746 G$) | 2,523 G$ | 31% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 9,045 £ (3,688 G$) | 5,738 G$ | 36% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 14,971 £ (6,104 G$) | 13,433 G$ | 55% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 1,213 £ (495 G$) | 1,714 G$ | 71% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 1,019 £ (415 G$) | 919 G$ | 55% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 797 £ (325 G$) | 417 G$ | 22% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 23,456 £ (9,563 G$) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 12 £ (5.01 G$) | 21 G$ | 77% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 5,978 £ (2,437 G$) | 5,596 G$ | 56% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 1,060 £ (432 G$) | 549 G$ | 21% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 655,000 G$ in Georgetown you would need to make just about 305,572 G$ (749,487 £) in Damascus.