- Cost of Living
- Syria
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Syria compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,142 £ (R$ 23) | R$ 29 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,685 £ (R$ 12) | R$ 26 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,011 £ (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 369 £ (R$ 2.68) | R$ 3.26 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 444 £ (R$ 3.23) | R$ 7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 267 £ (R$ 1.94) | R$ 4.66 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 717 £ (R$ 5.22) | R$ 15 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 508 £ (R$ 3.70) | R$ 5.61 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 231 £ (R$ 1.68) | R$ 3.25 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 538 £ (R$ 3.91) | R$ 4.57 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,600 £ (R$ 19) | R$ 40 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 574 £ (R$ 4.17) | R$ 6 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 400 £ (R$ 2.91) | R$ 3.20 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 44% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 240,000 £ (R$ 1,746) | R$ 3,155 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 137,500 £ (R$ 1,000) | R$ 1,955 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,500 £ (R$ 127) | R$ 578 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 120,714 £ (R$ 878) | R$ 2,127 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 77,500 £ (R$ 564) | R$ 1,330 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,000 £ (R$ 102) | R$ 410 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,698 £ (R$ 63) | R$ 83 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 250,143 £ (R$ 1,819) | R$ 1,724 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,000 £ (R$ 982) | R$ 429 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,518 £ (R$ 18) | R$ 21 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 £ (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,073 £ (R$ 124) | R$ 203 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 22,500 £ (R$ 164) | R$ 183 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,833 £ (R$ 224) | R$ 327 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,667 £ (R$ 194) | R$ 259 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 £ (R$ 50,911) | R$ 86,207 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 318 £ (R$ 2.31) | R$ 4.29 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 202 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 £ (R$ 3.64) | R$ 17 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,350 £ (R$ 10) | R$ 47 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 236 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 500 £ (R$ 3.64) | R$ 17 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,171 £ (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,029 £ (R$ 7) | R$ 15 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 600 £ (R$ 4.36) | R$ 6 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,375 £ (R$ 10) | R$ 4.05 | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 £ (R$ 11) | R$ 39 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 46% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 £ (R$ 51) | R$ 96 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,653 £ (R$ 34) | R$ 50 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 176 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,914 £ (R$ 94) | R$ 174 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 £ (R$ 22) | R$ 23 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 £ (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 £ (R$ 5.82) | R$ 11 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,726 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 £ (R$ 0.11) | R$ 1.13 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,350 £ (R$ 53) | R$ 115 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 950 £ (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 25,638 prices entered by 2,606 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 35% cheaper than in Brazil
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