Cost of living in Syria compared to Brazil
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Food | + 142% | |||
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Food in Syria is 142% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,093 £ (R$ 121) | R$ 28 | + 330% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,199 £ (R$ 68) | R$ 27 | + 152% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,700 £ (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 138% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 732 £ (R$ 8) | R$ 3.88 | + 106% | |
12 eggs, large | 801 £ (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 397 £ (R$ 4.34) | R$ 5.58 | - 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,306 £ (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,712 £ (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 159% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 370 £ (R$ 4.04) | R$ 4.56 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,088 £ (R$ 12) | R$ 4.83 | + 146% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,160 £ (R$ 67) | R$ 38 | + 77% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,515 £ (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 123% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 534 £ (R$ 5.83) | R$ 3.37 | + 73% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Syria is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 515,211 £ (R$ 5,626) | R$ 3,095 | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 240,229 £ (R$ 2,623) | R$ 1,821 | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75,000 £ (R$ 819) | R$ 493 | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,537 £ (R$ 934) | R$ 2,061 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,276 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 59,109 £ (R$ 645) | R$ 357 | + 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,000 £ (R$ 87) | R$ 79 | + 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | 275,391 £ (R$ 3,007) | R$ 1,672 | + 80% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 £ (R$ 1,965) | R$ 471 | + 318% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Syria is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,883 £ (R$ 130) | R$ 209 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,189 £ (R$ 199) | R$ 192 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,031 £ (R$ 459) | R$ 324 | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,530 £ (R$ 170) | R$ 247 | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Syria is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,326,900 £ (R$ 69,086) | R$ 87,728 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 550 £ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.44 | + 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 £ (R$ 87) | R$ 224 | - 61% | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Syria is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 £ (R$ 11) | R$ 16 | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 £ (R$ 16) | R$ 41 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,108 £ (R$ 99) | R$ 218 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 421 £ (R$ 4.60) | R$ 15 | - 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 £ (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 114% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,284 £ (R$ 47) | R$ 16 | + 200% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 700 £ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.97 | + 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 750 £ (R$ 8) | R$ 4.07 | + 101% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,614 £ (R$ 29) | R$ 43 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Syria is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,863 £ (R$ 130) | R$ 93 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,117 £ (R$ 56) | R$ 52 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,541 £ (R$ 355) | R$ 183 | + 94% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,496 £ (R$ 60) | R$ 25 | + 138% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,708 £ (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,089 £ (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,456 £ (R$ 256) | R$ 3,532 | - 93% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 £ (R$ 0.14) | R$ 1.27 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,699 £ (R$ 95) | R$ 117 | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,284 £ (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 38% | |
TOTAL | + 19% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Syria is 19% more expensive than in Brazil
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