Cost of living in Damascus, Syria vs Newcastle, Australia
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Damascus has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
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Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Damascus (Syria) is 60% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,895 £ (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,451 £ (AU$6) | AU$11 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,089 £ (AU$2.70) | AU$4.99 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 419 £ (AU$1.04) | AU$1.27 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 538 £ (AU$1.34) | AU$4.99 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 254 £ (AU$0.63) | AU$4.99 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 771 £ (AU$1.91) | AU$10 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 457 £ (AU$1.13) | AU$4.35 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234 £ (AU$0.58) | AU$3.46 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 636 £ (AU$1.58) | AU$4.73 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,604 £ (AU$6) | AU$16 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 602 £ (AU$1.49) | AU$3.13 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 £ (AU$0.50) | AU$1.79 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Damascus (Syria) is 79% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 222,511 £ (AU$552) | AU$2,461 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 116,351 £ (AU$289) | AU$1,879 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,663 £ (AU$31) | AU$140 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 117,040 £ (AU$291) | AU$1,843 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 66,716 £ (AU$166) | AU$1,301 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,623 £ (AU$21) | AU$92 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 7,049 £ (AU$18) | AU$52 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 139,872 £ (AU$347) | AU$573 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 52,530 £ (AU$130) | AU$177 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,340 £ (AU$3.33) | AU$12 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,329 £ (AU$3.30) | AU$28 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Damascus (Syria) is 47% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,763 £ (AU$22) | AU$100 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,378 £ (AU$46) | AU$60 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,431 £ (AU$51) | AU$157 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,218 £ (AU$38) | AU$117 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Damascus (Syria) is 73% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,639,570 £ (AU$11,520) | AU$25,963 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 220 £ (AU$0.55) | AU$1.45 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,695 £ (AU$14) | AU$100 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Damascus (Syria) is 72% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 511 £ (AU$1.27) | AU$12 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,501 £ (AU$3.73) | AU$16 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,108 £ (AU$23) | AU$71 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 487 £ (AU$1.21) | AU$6 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 671 £ (AU$1.67) | AU$4.60 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 934 £ (AU$2.32) | AU$5.36 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 446 £ (AU$1.11) | AU$3.19 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 392 £ (AU$0.97) | AU$3.88 | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,774 £ (AU$4.40) | AU$25 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Damascus (Syria) is 81% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,794 £ (AU$17) | AU$52 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,282 £ (AU$11) | AU$27 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 9,045 £ (AU$22) | AU$162 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,971 £ (AU$37) | AU$108 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,213 £ (AU$3.01) | AU$14 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,019 £ (AU$2.53) | AU$4.46 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 797 £ (AU$1.98) | AU$7 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,456 £ (AU$58) | AU$594 | - 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 £ (AU$0.03) | AU$0.83 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,978 £ (AU$15) | AU$53 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,060 £ (AU$2.63) | AU$27 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 72% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 124 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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