Cost of living in Syria compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Syria | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17,124 £ (Taka 731) | Taka 324 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,910 £ (Taka 1,106) | Taka 492 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16,002 £ (Taka 683) | Taka 196 | + 249% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,666 £ (Taka 242) | Taka 92 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,918 £ (Taka 509) | Taka 135 | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,861 £ (Taka 165) | Taka 78 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,919 £ (Taka 509) | Taka 608 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,528 £ (Taka 193) | Taka 223 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,868 £ (Taka 165) | Taka 33 | + 404% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11,029 £ (Taka 471) | Taka 384 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,531 £ (Taka 1,047) | Taka 1,406 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,578 £ (Taka 238) | Taka 111 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,675 £ (Taka 71) | Taka 70 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 141% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Syria | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,271,150 £ (Taka 96,961) | Taka 43,758 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,025,160 £ (Taka 43,767) | Taka 25,202 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 791,047 £ (Taka 33,772) | Taka 3,035 | + 1013% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,927,480 £ (Taka 82,289) | Taka 22,952 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,281,530 £ (Taka 54,712) | Taka 18,549 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 411,847 £ (Taka 17,583) | Taka 7,137 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36,580 £ (Taka 1,562) | Taka 1,213 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,602,300 £ (Taka 111,098) | Taka 31,061 | + 258% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,040,790 £ (Taka 44,434) | Taka 17,904 | + 148% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,256 £ (Taka 822) | Taka 417 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 £ (Taka 854) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 320% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 320% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Syria | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 161,699 £ (Taka 6,903) | Taka 2,410 | + 186% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 374,687 £ (Taka 15,996) | Taka 3,066 | + 422% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 280,750 £ (Taka 11,986) | Taka 6,410 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 241,242 £ (Taka 10,299) | Taka 4,273 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Syria | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,000,000 £ (Taka 3,628,851) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,739 £ (Taka 245) | Taka 107 | + 129% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,139 £ (Taka 2,141) | Taka 2,440 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Syria | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,257 £ (Taka 182) | Taka 285 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,632 £ (Taka 283) | Taka 513 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 £ (Taka 2,135) | Taka 1,500 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,982 £ (Taka 341) | Taka 425 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,964 £ (Taka 511) | Taka 333 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,502 £ (Taka 491) | Taka 376 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,185 £ (Taka 264) | Taka 85 | + 210% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,906 £ (Taka 338) | Taka 89 | + 280% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,766 £ (Taka 2,338) | Taka 445 | + 426% | |
| Entertainment | + 137% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 137% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Syria | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61,429 £ (Taka 2,623) | Taka 1,308 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 29,469 £ (Taka 1,258) | Taka 852 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 180,000 £ (Taka 7,685) | Taka 1,768 | + 335% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 340,270 £ (Taka 14,527) | Taka 2,051 | + 608% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34,056 £ (Taka 1,454) | Taka 999 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,248 £ (Taka 1,121) | Taka 248 | + 351% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45,035 £ (Taka 1,923) | Taka 564 | + 241% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,029,040 £ (Taka 86,625) | Taka 35,756 | + 142% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,057 £ (Taka 1,753) | Taka 2,601 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,121 £ (Taka 560) | Taka 287 | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 754 prices entered by 257 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 87% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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