- Cost of Living
- Syria
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Syria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,142 £ (42元) | 53元 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,685 £ (23元) | 33元 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,011 £ (14元) | 15元 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 369 £ (4.97元) | 16元 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 444 £ (5.98元) | 16元 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 267 £ (3.59元) | 8元 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 717 £ (10元) | 63元 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 508 £ (7元) | 13元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 231 £ (3.12元) | 7元 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 538 £ (7元) | 5.64元 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,600 £ (35元) | 114元 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 574 £ (8元) | 8元 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 400 £ (5.39元) | 12元 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 51% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 240,000 £ (3,233元) | 9,740元 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 137,500 £ (1,852元) | 4,478元 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,500 £ (236元) | 425元 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 120,714 £ (1,626元) | 5,603元 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 77,500 £ (1,044元) | 3,523元 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,000 £ (189元) | 305元 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,698 £ (117元) | 88元 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 250,143 £ (3,370元) | 2,242元 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,000 £ (1,819元) | 678元 | + 168% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,518 £ (34元) | 40元 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 £ (20元) | 39元 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,073 £ (230元) | 554元 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 22,500 £ (303元) | 280元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,833 £ (415元) | 614元 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,667 £ (359元) | 672元 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 £ (94,303元) | 145,666元 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 318 £ (4.28元) | 7元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 154元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 £ (7元) | 26元 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,350 £ (18元) | 32元 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 425元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 500 £ (7元) | 30元 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,171 £ (16元) | 37元 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,029 £ (14元) | 38元 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 600 £ (8元) | 10元 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,375 £ (19元) | 14元 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 £ (20元) | 59元 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 £ (94元) | 159元 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,653 £ (63元) | 86元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 723元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,914 £ (174元) | 375元 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 £ (40元) | 60元 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 £ (13元) | 34元 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 £ (11元) | 34元 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,310元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 £ (0.20元) | 0.98元 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,350 £ (99元) | 300元 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 950 £ (13元) | 20元 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,488 prices entered by 567 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 39% cheaper than in China
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