Cost of living in Syria compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Syria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17,124 £ (R$ 34) | R$ 36 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,910 £ (R$ 52) | R$ 34 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16,002 £ (R$ 32) | R$ 11 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,666 £ (R$ 11) | R$ 5.83 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,918 £ (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,861 £ (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,919 £ (R$ 24) | R$ 26 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,528 £ (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,868 £ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.67 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11,029 £ (R$ 22) | R$ 6 | + 258% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,531 £ (R$ 49) | R$ 44 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,578 £ (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,675 £ (R$ 3.34) | R$ 4.91 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Syria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,271,150 £ (R$ 4,533) | R$ 3,724 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,025,160 £ (R$ 2,046) | R$ 2,509 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 791,047 £ (R$ 1,579) | R$ 584 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,927,480 £ (R$ 3,847) | R$ 2,631 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,281,530 £ (R$ 2,558) | R$ 1,691 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 411,847 £ (R$ 822) | R$ 513 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36,580 £ (R$ 73) | R$ 89 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,602,300 £ (R$ 5,194) | R$ 2,002 | + 159% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,040,790 £ (R$ 2,077) | R$ 631 | + 229% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,256 £ (R$ 38) | R$ 29 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 £ (R$ 40) | R$ 21 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | + 144% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 144% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Syria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 161,699 £ (R$ 323) | R$ 251 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 374,687 £ (R$ 748) | R$ 247 | + 202% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 280,750 £ (R$ 560) | R$ 410 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 241,242 £ (R$ 481) | R$ 304 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Syria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,000,000 £ (R$ 169,648) | R$ 116,441 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,739 £ (R$ 11) | R$ 5.55 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,139 £ (R$ 100) | R$ 231 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Syria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,257 £ (R$ 8) | R$ 22 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,632 £ (R$ 13) | R$ 44 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 £ (R$ 100) | R$ 266 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,982 £ (R$ 16) | R$ 23 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,964 £ (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,502 £ (R$ 23) | R$ 18 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,185 £ (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,906 £ (R$ 16) | R$ 5.37 | + 194% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,766 £ (R$ 109) | R$ 55 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 77% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Syria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61,429 £ (R$ 123) | R$ 114 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 29,469 £ (R$ 59) | R$ 67 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 180,000 £ (R$ 359) | R$ 213 | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 340,270 £ (R$ 679) | R$ 198 | + 242% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34,056 £ (R$ 68) | R$ 29 | + 134% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,248 £ (R$ 52) | R$ 12 | + 342% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45,035 £ (R$ 90) | R$ 11 | + 704% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,029,040 £ (R$ 4,050) | R$ 4,322 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,057 £ (R$ 82) | R$ 125 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,121 £ (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,895 prices entered by 1,653 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Syria is 38% more expensive than in Brazil
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