- 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.
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Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Damascus (Syria) is 13% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,748 £ (元34) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,241 £ (元15) | 元10 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 910 £ (元11) | 元10 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 304 £ (元3.73) | 元12 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 577 £ (元7) | 元8 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 325 £ (元3.98) | 元8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 664 £ (元8) | 元20 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 313 £ (元3.83) | 元12 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 205 £ (元2.51) | 元8 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 585 £ (元7) | 元6.00 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,373 £ (元29) | 元30 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 535 £ (元7) | 元5.00 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 元20 | - | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Damascus (Syria) is 40% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 205,698 £ (元2,520) | 元3,000 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 100,000 £ (元1,225) | 元1,500 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,413 £ (元128) | 元400 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 99,392 £ (元1,218) | 元2,000 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 39,139 £ (元480) | 元1,000 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,367 £ (元66) | 元300 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,087 £ (元75) | 元100 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 83,659 £ (元1,025) | 元4,000 | - 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,566 £ (元423) | 元600 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,063 £ (元13) | 元30 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 709 £ (元9) | 元50 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 77% | |||
| Clothes in Damascus (Syria) is 77% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,230 £ (元76) | 元300 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,083 £ (元99) | 元500 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,540 £ (元178) | 元500 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,705 £ (元217) | 元500 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Damascus (Syria) is 69% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,167,600 £ (元38,807) | 元300,000 | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 205 £ (元2.51) | 元6.00 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,137 £ (元75) | 元150 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,570 £ (元31) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Damascus (Syria) is 22% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 366 £ (元4.48) | 元10 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,073 £ (元13) | 元20 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 416 £ (元5.10) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 488 £ (元5.97) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 609 £ (元7) | 元30 | - 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 342 £ (元4.19) | 元12 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 345 £ (元4.22) | 元5.00 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,564 £ (元19) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Damascus (Syria) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,423 £ (元54) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,196 £ (元51) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 £ (元123) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,906 £ (元109) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 758 £ (元9) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 799 £ (元10) | - | - | |
| 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0.11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,975 £ (元61) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 635 £ (元8) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 349 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Damascus (Syria) is 49% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元8,200
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元4,152
(338,889 £)
in Damascus.
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