Cost of living in Syria compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Syria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,000 £ (R$ 39) | R$ 30 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,708 £ (R$ 54) | R$ 31 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,437 £ (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,073 £ (R$ 4.07) | R$ 4.40 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 £ (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,246 £ (R$ 4.42) | R$ 7 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,479 £ (R$ 19) | R$ 20 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,083 £ (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,617 £ (R$ 5.14) | R$ 4.83 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,417 £ (R$ 13) | R$ 5.67 | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,375 £ (R$ 38) | R$ 43 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7,146 £ (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 667 £ (R$ 1.31) | R$ 3.82 | - 66% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Syria is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Syria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,291,660 £ (R$ 2,539) | R$ 2,832 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 850,000 £ (R$ 1,671) | R$ 2,002 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 469,993 £ (R$ 924) | R$ 592 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 674,997 £ (R$ 1,327) | R$ 2,242 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 650,000 £ (R$ 1,278) | R$ 1,480 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 475,000 £ (R$ 934) | R$ 414 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19,614 £ (R$ 39) | R$ 84 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,545,820 £ (R$ 3,039) | R$ 2,006 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 583,330 £ (R$ 1,147) | R$ 585 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,542 £ (R$ 54) | R$ 26 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,958 £ (R$ 27) | R$ 19 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Syria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 125,416 £ (R$ 247) | R$ 245 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 183,332 £ (R$ 360) | R$ 219 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 145,416 £ (R$ 286) | R$ 347 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 154,166 £ (R$ 303) | R$ 261 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Syria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 £ (R$ 9,829) | R$ 99,097 | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,285 £ (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 223 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Syria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,083 £ (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 £ (R$ 20) | R$ 52 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 £ (R$ 98) | R$ 244 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,250 £ (R$ 10) | R$ 17 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,563 £ (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17,500 £ (R$ 34) | R$ 17 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,500 £ (R$ 25) | R$ 6 | + 287% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,562 £ (R$ 13) | R$ 4.62 | + 179% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,000 £ (R$ 147) | R$ 47 | + 213% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 65% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Syria | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55,416 £ (R$ 109) | R$ 92 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58,333 £ (R$ 115) | R$ 54 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 180,000 £ (R$ 354) | R$ 189 | + 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 233,331 £ (R$ 459) | R$ 189 | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,416 £ (R$ 40) | R$ 26 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,937 £ (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,854 £ (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 166% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,250,000 £ (R$ 6,389) | R$ 3,925 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 £ (R$ 197) | R$ 123 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,681 £ (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,461 prices entered by 2,024 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 13% more expensive than in Brazil
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