Cost of living in Syria compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 51% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Syria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43,836 £ (R$ 20) | R$ 39 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41,607 £ (R$ 19) | R$ 37 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55,556 £ (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,695 £ (R$ 3.43) | R$ 5.57 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,000 £ (R$ 5.35) | R$ 13 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 £ (R$ 1.11) | R$ 8 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,514 £ (R$ 3.79) | R$ 26 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,530 £ (R$ 1.13) | R$ 13 | - 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,836 £ (R$ 0.82) | R$ 7 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,095 £ (R$ 1.82) | R$ 6 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,000 £ (R$ 9) | R$ 50 | - 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8,302 £ (R$ 3.70) | R$ 10 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 £ (R$ 1.78) | R$ 4.48 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Syria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 4,120 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,200,000 £ (R$ 535) | R$ 2,750 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 800,000 £ (R$ 356) | R$ 743 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,200,000 £ (R$ 980) | R$ 3,008 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,400,000 £ (R$ 624) | R$ 1,998 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 £ (R$ 178) | R$ 522 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 £ (R$ 11) | R$ 90 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,602,300 £ (R$ 1,159) | R$ 1,773 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,040,790 £ (R$ 464) | R$ 646 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,256 £ (R$ 9) | R$ 31 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 £ (R$ 9) | R$ 22 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 66% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Syria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 106,229 £ (R$ 47) | R$ 283 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 251,776 £ (R$ 112) | R$ 282 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 319,763 £ (R$ 142) | R$ 427 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 398,224 £ (R$ 177) | R$ 328 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 73% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Syria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,000,000 £ (R$ 37,864) | R$ 118,180 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,976 £ (R$ 3.55) | R$ 6 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,139 £ (R$ 22) | R$ 246 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 43% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Syria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,257 £ (R$ 1.90) | R$ 22 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,632 £ (R$ 2.95) | R$ 51 | - 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 274 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,982 £ (R$ 3.56) | R$ 23 | - 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24,846 £ (R$ 11) | R$ 14 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,000 £ (R$ 4.01) | R$ 21 | - 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,917 £ (R$ 5.31) | R$ 8 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11,953 £ (R$ 5.32) | R$ 6 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,237 £ (R$ 9) | R$ 59 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 47% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Syria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54,591 £ (R$ 24) | R$ 114 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 £ (R$ 9) | R$ 60 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 246 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200,000 £ (R$ 89) | R$ 239 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,987 £ (R$ 4.45) | R$ 32 | - 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 £ (R$ 2.67) | R$ 16 | - 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,450 £ (R$ 5.55) | R$ 12 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,000,000 £ (R$ 2,227) | R$ 3,721 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 59,645 £ (R$ 27) | R$ 140 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,121 £ (R$ 5.84) | R$ 12 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14,238 prices entered by 1,460 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 54% cheaper than in Brazil
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