Cost of living in Syria compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Syria | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,034 £ (35元) | 41元 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26,496 £ (70元) | 37元 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,201 £ (38元) | 17元 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,954 £ (8元) | 14元 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,855 £ (21元) | 16元 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,777 £ (10元) | 9元 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,308 £ (22元) | 48元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,086 £ (11元) | 13元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,952 £ (8元) | 6元 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,417 £ (17元) | 7元 | + 154% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,375 £ (51元) | 97元 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,535 £ (15元) | 9元 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,674 £ (7元) | 13元 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 50% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Syria | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,497,950 £ (3,977元) | 13,898元 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 850,000 £ (2,257元) | 8,379元 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 469,993 £ (1,248元) | 462元 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 674,997 £ (1,792元) | 6,525元 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 650,000 £ (1,726元) | 4,376元 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 475,000 £ (1,261元) | 516元 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19,614 £ (52元) | 140元 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,545,820 £ (4,104元) | 1,829元 | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 583,330 £ (1,549元) | 546元 | + 184% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,542 £ (73元) | 50元 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,958 £ (37元) | 66元 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Syria | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 125,416 £ (333元) | 511元 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 183,332 £ (487元) | 288元 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 145,416 £ (386元) | 654元 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 154,166 £ (409元) | 844元 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Syria | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 £ (13,275元) | 148,501元 | - 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,285 £ (9元) | 8元 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 206元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is about the same as in China | ||||
| Syria | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,083 £ (24元) | 28元 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 £ (27元) | 27元 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 £ (133元) | 386元 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,250 £ (14元) | 30元 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,563 £ (17元) | 19元 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17,500 £ (46元) | 44元 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,500 £ (33元) | 21元 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,562 £ (17元) | 16元 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,000 £ (199元) | 82元 | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Syria | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55,416 £ (147元) | 260元 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58,333 £ (155元) | 122元 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 180,000 £ (478元) | 417元 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 233,331 £ (619元) | 319元 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,416 £ (54元) | 90元 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,937 £ (29元) | 31元 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,854 £ (37元) | 19元 | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,250,000 £ (8,629元) | 2,968元 | + 191% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 £ (266元) | 410元 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,681 £ (28元) | 38元 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,276 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 20% cheaper than in China
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