- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Damascus, Syria compared to Zhenjiang, China
WARNING!
Damascus has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Damascus.
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Damascus (Syria) is 35% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,918 £ (元39) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,399 £ (元19) | 元10 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 939 £ (元13) | 元10 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 358 £ (元4.76) | 元12 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 597 £ (元8) | 元8 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 257 £ (元3.42) | 元8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 742 £ (元10) | 元20 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 330 £ (元4.40) | 元12 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 199 £ (元2.65) | 元8 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 610 £ (元8) | 元6.00 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,812 £ (元37) | 元30 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 564 £ (元8) | 元5.00 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 228 £ (元3.03) | 元20 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Damascus (Syria) is 35% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 205,698 £ (元2,739) | 元3,000 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 100,000 £ (元1,332) | 元1,500 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,413 £ (元139) | 元400 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 99,392 £ (元1,324) | 元2,000 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 39,139 £ (元521) | 元1,000 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,367 £ (元71) | 元300 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,087 £ (元81) | 元100 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 83,659 £ (元1,114) | 元4,000 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,566 £ (元460) | 元600 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,063 £ (元14) | 元30 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 709 £ (元9) | 元50 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 75% | |||
| Clothes in Damascus (Syria) is 75% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,230 £ (元83) | 元300 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,083 £ (元108) | 元500 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,540 £ (元194) | 元500 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,705 £ (元236) | 元500 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Damascus (Syria) is 65% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,167,600 £ (元42,180) | 元300,000 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 205 £ (元2.73) | 元6.00 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,582 £ (元88) | 元150 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,908 £ (元25) | - | - | |
| 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) | 366 £ (元4.87) | 元10 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,073 £ (元14) | 元20 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 416 £ (元5.54) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 488 £ (元6) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 609 £ (元8) | 元30 | - 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 342 £ (元4.56) | 元12 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 345 £ (元4.59) | 元5.00 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,564 £ (元21) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Damascus (Syria) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,423 £ (元59) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,196 £ (元56) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 £ (元133) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,906 £ (元119) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 758 £ (元10) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 799 £ (元11) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 550 £ (元7) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 £ (元0.12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,975 £ (元66) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 635 £ (元8) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 278 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Damascus (Syria) is 50% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元9,500
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元4,784
(359,283 £)
in Damascus.
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