Cost of living in Syria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,947 £ (122元) | 45元 | + 169% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203 £ (30元) | 34元 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,166 £ (16元) | 15元 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 £ (5.03元) | 15元 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 554 £ (8元) | 13元 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 275 £ (3.76元) | 8元 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,306 £ (18元) | 59元 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 318 £ (4.34元) | 15元 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 229 £ (3.13元) | 6.00元 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,088 £ (15元) | 5.17元 | + 188% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,160 £ (84元) | 112元 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 577 £ (8元) | 8元 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 213 £ (2.91元) | 14元 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 262,091 £ (3,577元) | 9,398元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 125,078 £ (1,707元) | 4,943元 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75,000 £ (1,024元) | 431元 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,537 £ (1,168元) | 5,740元 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 70,525 £ (963元) | 3,007元 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 59,109 £ (807元) | 285元 | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,000 £ (109元) | 96元 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 275,391 £ (3,759元) | 2,464元 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 £ (2,457元) | 561元 | + 338% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 47元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,887 £ (176元) | 481元 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,189 £ (248元) | 250元 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,031 £ (574元) | 647元 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,530 £ (212元) | 620元 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,326,900 £ (86,357元) | 134,340元 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 550 £ (8元) | 7元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 £ (109元) | 149元 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 £ (14元) | 37元 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 £ (20元) | 45元 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,976 £ (95元) | 347元 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 421 £ (5.75元) | 62元 | - 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 £ (30元) | 47元 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,751 £ (24元) | 31元 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 700 £ (10元) | 8元 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 £ (10元) | 12元 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 £ (27元) | 71元 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,019 £ (191元) | 177元 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,758 £ (51元) | 100元 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,029元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,541 £ (444元) | 395元 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,496 £ (75元) | 68元 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,708 £ (23元) | 33元 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,089 £ (15元) | 31元 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,456 £ (320元) | 3,256元 | - 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 £ (0.18元) | 0.31元 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,699 £ (119元) | 335元 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,284 £ (18元) | 22元 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,277 prices entered by 369 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 24% cheaper than in China
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