Cost of living in Syria compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,947 £ (R$ 76) | R$ 29 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203 £ (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,166 £ (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 £ (R$ 3.14) | R$ 3.33 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 554 £ (R$ 4.72) | R$ 7 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 275 £ (R$ 2.35) | R$ 5.59 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,306 £ (R$ 11) | R$ 16 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 318 £ (R$ 2.71) | R$ 5.98 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 229 £ (R$ 1.96) | R$ 4.00 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,088 £ (R$ 9) | R$ 4.54 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,160 £ (R$ 53) | R$ 40 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 577 £ (R$ 4.92) | R$ 7 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 213 £ (R$ 1.82) | R$ 3.32 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 262,091 £ (R$ 2,234) | R$ 3,235 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 125,078 £ (R$ 1,066) | R$ 1,919 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75,000 £ (R$ 639) | R$ 566 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,537 £ (R$ 729) | R$ 2,026 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 70,525 £ (R$ 601) | R$ 1,333 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 59,109 £ (R$ 504) | R$ 343 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,000 £ (R$ 68) | R$ 79 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 275,391 £ (R$ 2,347) | R$ 1,529 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 £ (R$ 1,534) | R$ 429 | + 257% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,887 £ (R$ 110) | R$ 199 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,189 £ (R$ 155) | R$ 168 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,031 £ (R$ 358) | R$ 306 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,530 £ (R$ 132) | R$ 242 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 46% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,326,900 £ (R$ 53,927) | R$ 88,691 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 550 £ (R$ 4.69) | R$ 4.35 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 £ (R$ 68) | R$ 212 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 £ (R$ 9) | R$ 18 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 £ (R$ 13) | R$ 43 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,976 £ (R$ 59) | R$ 241 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 421 £ (R$ 3.59) | R$ 16 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 £ (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,751 £ (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 700 £ (R$ 5.97) | R$ 5.27 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 £ (R$ 6) | R$ 3.66 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 £ (R$ 17) | R$ 37 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,019 £ (R$ 119) | R$ 100 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,758 £ (R$ 32) | R$ 51 | - 37% | |
| 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$ 277) | R$ 177 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,496 £ (R$ 47) | R$ 23 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,708 £ (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,089 £ (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,456 £ (R$ 200) | R$ 2,791 | - 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 £ (R$ 0.11) | R$ 1.17 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,699 £ (R$ 74) | R$ 114 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,284 £ (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12,600 prices entered by 1,241 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Syria is 20% cheaper than in Brazil
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