- Cost of Living
- Syria
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Syria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,239 £ (43元) | 50元 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,875 £ (25元) | 34元 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,014 £ (13元) | 15元 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 £ (4.84元) | 15元 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 444 £ (5.84元) | 16元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 267 £ (3.52元) | 8元 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 717 £ (9元) | 57元 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 508 £ (7元) | 14元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 231 £ (3.04元) | 7元 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 538 £ (7元) | 5.59元 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,600 £ (34元) | 115元 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 574 £ (8元) | 7元 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 400 £ (5.26元) | 12元 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 52% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 236,725 £ (3,115元) | 9,408元 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 137,500 £ (1,809元) | 4,307元 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,500 £ (230元) | 439元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 120,714 £ (1,588元) | 5,706元 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 77,705 £ (1,022元) | 3,520元 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,000 £ (184元) | 311元 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,698 £ (114元) | 86元 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 250,143 £ (3,291元) | 2,131元 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,000 £ (1,776元) | 703元 | + 153% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,518 £ (33元) | 37元 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 £ (20元) | 38元 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 16,105 £ (212元) | 556元 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 21,257 £ (280元) | 260元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 31,515 £ (415元) | 624元 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,667 £ (351元) | 694元 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 £ (92,101元) | 143,509元 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 318 £ (4.18元) | 7元 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 157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 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,350 £ (18元) | 30元 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 493元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 500 £ (7元) | 29元 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,171 £ (15元) | 36元 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,029 £ (14元) | 36元 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 600 £ (8元) | 9元 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,375 £ (18元) | 14元 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 £ (20元) | 59元 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,938 £ (91元) | 148元 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,457 £ (59元) | 86元 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 752元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,339 £ (189元) | 367元 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 £ (39元) | 59元 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,099 £ (14元) | 34元 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 £ (11元) | 33元 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,255元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.04元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,350 £ (97元) | 309元 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 950 £ (12元) | 20元 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,610 prices entered by 547 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 38% cheaper than in China
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