Cost of living in Syria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,093 £ (140元) | 53元 | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,199 £ (78元) | 36元 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,700 £ (21元) | 15元 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 732 £ (9元) | 14元 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 801 £ (10元) | 14元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 397 £ (5.02元) | 9元 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,306 £ (16元) | 55元 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,712 £ (22元) | 12元 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 370 £ (4.67元) | 7元 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,088 £ (14元) | 6元 | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,160 £ (78元) | 112元 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,515 £ (19元) | 9元 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 534 £ (7元) | 10元 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 515,211 £ (6,507元) | 7,403元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 240,229 £ (3,034元) | 4,539元 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75,000 £ (947元) | 403元 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,537 £ (1,080元) | 6,935元 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 4,047元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 59,109 £ (746元) | 256元 | + 192% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,000 £ (101元) | 84元 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 275,391 £ (3,478元) | 2,213元 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 £ (2,273元) | 605元 | + 276% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 47元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 45元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,883 £ (150元) | 390元 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,189 £ (230元) | 217元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,031 £ (531元) | 581元 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,530 £ (196元) | 553元 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,326,900 £ (79,903元) | 158,167元 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 550 £ (7元) | 6元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 £ (101元) | 176元 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 £ (13元) | 29元 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 £ (19元) | 36元 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,108 £ (115元) | 393元 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 421 £ (5.32元) | 31元 | - 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 £ (28元) | 38元 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,284 £ (54元) | 35元 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 700 £ (9元) | 9元 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 £ (9元) | 11元 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,614 £ (33元) | 83元 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,863 £ (150元) | 205元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,117 £ (65元) | 96元 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,062元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,541 £ (411元) | 413元 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,496 £ (69元) | 70元 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,708 £ (22元) | 34元 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,089 £ (14元) | 31元 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,456 £ (296元) | 3,170元 | - 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 £ (0.16元) | 0.64元 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,699 £ (110元) | 417元 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,284 £ (16元) | 22元 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,989 prices entered by 203 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 13% cheaper than in China
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