Cost of living in Damascus, Syria vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Damascus (Syria) is 83% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,895 £ (€2.57) | €13 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,451 £ (€1.62) | €8 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,089 £ (€0.72) | €4.33 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 419 £ (€0.28) | €1.37 | - 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 538 £ (€0.36) | €4.20 | - 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 254 £ (€0.17) | €1.87 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 771 £ (€0.51) | €5.74 | - 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 457 £ (€0.30) | €1.70 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234 £ (€0.15) | €1.39 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 636 £ (€0.42) | €1.38 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,604 £ (€1.72) | €7 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 602 £ (€0.40) | €2.27 | - 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 £ (€0.13) | €1.03 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 87% | |||
| Housing in Damascus (Syria) is 87% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 222,511 £ (€147) | €965 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 116,351 £ (€77) | €672 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,663 £ (€8) | €178 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 117,040 £ (€77) | €630 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 66,716 £ (€44) | €483 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,623 £ (€5.69) | €100 | - 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 7,049 £ (€4.65) | €24 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 139,872 £ (€92) | €431 | - 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 52,530 £ (€35) | €122 | - 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,340 £ (€0.88) | €4.99 | - 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,329 £ (€0.88) | €9 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 80% | |||
| Clothes in Damascus (Syria) is 80% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,763 £ (€5.79) | €94 | - 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,378 £ (€12) | €35 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,431 £ (€13) | €91 | - 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,218 £ (€10) | €130 | - 92% | |
| Transportation | - 83% | |||
| Transportation in Damascus (Syria) is 83% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,639,570 £ (€3,063) | €20,723 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 220 £ (€0.15) | €1.45 | - 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,695 £ (€3.76) | €34 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €20 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Damascus (Syria) is 91% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 511 £ (€0.34) | €8 | - 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,501 £ (€0.99) | €8 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,108 £ (€6) | €99 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 487 £ (€0.32) | €5.45 | - 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 671 £ (€0.44) | €3.61 | - 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 934 £ (€0.62) | €3.88 | - 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 446 £ (€0.29) | €1.61 | - 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 392 £ (€0.26) | €2.34 | - 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,774 £ (€1.17) | €19 | - 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Damascus (Syria) is 90% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,794 £ (€4.49) | €39 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,282 £ (€2.83) | €16 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 9,045 £ (€5.97) | €94 | - 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,971 £ (€10) | €58 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,213 £ (€0.80) | €7 | - 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,019 £ (€0.67) | €1.45 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 797 £ (€0.53) | €4.61 | - 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,456 £ (€15) | €447 | - 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 £ (€0.01) | €0.18 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,978 £ (€3.95) | €48 | - 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,060 £ (€0.70) | €5.29 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 85% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 101 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,700 in Verona you would need to make just about €394 (596,242 £) in Damascus.
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