Cost of living in Syria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Syria | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17,124 £ (49元) | 46元 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,910 £ (73元) | 40元 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16,002 £ (45元) | 16元 | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,666 £ (16元) | 18元 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,918 £ (34元) | 19元 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,861 £ (11元) | 11元 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,919 £ (34元) | 63元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,528 £ (13元) | 15元 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,868 £ (11元) | 6元 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11,029 £ (31元) | 7元 | + 326% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,531 £ (69元) | 118元 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,578 £ (16元) | 8元 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,675 £ (4.74元) | 16元 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Syria | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,271,150 £ (6,435元) | 15,059元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,025,160 £ (2,904元) | 9,006元 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 791,047 £ (2,241元) | 421元 | + 432% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,927,480 £ (5,461元) | 7,547元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,281,530 £ (3,631元) | 4,347元 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 411,847 £ (1,167元) | 262元 | + 345% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36,580 £ (104元) | 115元 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,602,300 £ (7,373元) | 1,143元 | + 545% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,040,790 £ (2,949元) | 589元 | + 401% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,256 £ (55元) | 39元 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 £ (57元) | 51元 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 152% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 152% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Syria | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 161,699 £ (458元) | 529元 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 374,687 £ (1,062元) | 248元 | + 328% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 280,750 £ (795元) | 626元 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 241,242 £ (683元) | 828元 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Syria | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,000,000 £ (240,819元) | 161,247元 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,739 £ (16元) | 9元 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,139 £ (142元) | 204元 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Syria | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,257 £ (12元) | 39元 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,632 £ (19元) | 27元 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 £ (142元) | 391元 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,982 £ (23元) | 53元 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,964 £ (34元) | 33元 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,502 £ (33元) | 34元 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,185 £ (18元) | 13元 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,906 £ (22元) | 15元 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,766 £ (155元) | 74元 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Syria | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61,429 £ (174元) | 265元 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 29,469 £ (83元) | 110元 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 180,000 £ (510元) | 1,294元 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 340,270 £ (964元) | 348元 | + 177% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34,056 £ (96元) | 79元 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,248 £ (74元) | 29元 | + 153% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45,035 £ (128元) | 18元 | + 611% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,029,040 £ (5,749元) | 3,321元 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,057 £ (116元) | 410元 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,121 £ (37元) | 24元 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,407 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 17% more expensive than in China
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