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Cost of living in Damascus, Syria vs Zhenjiang, China
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Damascus (Syria) is 35% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,193 £ (42元) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,840 £ (24元) | 10元 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,020 £ (13元) | 10元 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 385 £ (5.02元) | 12元 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 560 £ (7元) | 8元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 255 £ (3.33元) | 9元 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 776 £ (10元) | 20元 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 366 £ (4.78元) | 11元 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 199 £ (2.59元) | 8元 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 580 £ (8元) | 6.00元 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,471 £ (32元) | 30元 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 558 £ (7元) | 5.00元 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 228 £ (2.97元) | 20元 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Damascus (Syria) is 24% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 203,093 £ (2,648元) | 3,000元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 115,447 £ (1,505元) | 1,500元 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,521 £ (137元) | 400元 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 125,964 £ (1,642元) | 2,000元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 76,866 £ (1,002元) | 1,000元 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 12,036 £ (157元) | 300元 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,597 £ (86元) | 100元 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 101,891 £ (1,328元) | 4,000元 | - 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 53,881 £ (702元) | 600元 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,167 £ (15元) | 30元 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 £ (20元) | 50元 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Damascus (Syria) is 61% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,822 £ (115元) | 300元 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,744 £ (192元) | 500元 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 17,437 £ (227元) | 500元 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,532 £ (203元) | 500元 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Damascus (Syria) is 66% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,285,260 £ (55,870元) | 300,000元 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 143 £ (1.86元) | 6.00元 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,137 £ (80元) | 150元 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,962 £ (26元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Damascus (Syria) is 21% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 679 £ (9元) | 10元 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,492 £ (19元) | 20元 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 611 £ (8元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 865 £ (11元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 709 £ (9元) | 30元 | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 418 £ (5.44元) | 12元 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 345 £ (4.49元) | 5.00元 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,548 £ (20元) | 25元 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Damascus (Syria) is 7% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,724 £ (75元) | 80元 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,311 £ (56元) | 50元 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 £ (130元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 13,756 £ (179元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,231 £ (16元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 881 £ (11元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 £ (10元) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,975 £ (65元) | 175元 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,066 £ (14元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 179 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2019.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 8,900元 in Zhenjiang you would need to make just about 5,285元 (405,340 £) in Damascus.
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