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Cost of living in Syria compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 8% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,239 £ (₨436) | ₨389 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,875 £ (₨253) | ₨255 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,014 £ (₨137) | ₨142 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 £ (₨50) | ₨52 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 444 £ (₨60) | ₨71 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 267 £ (₨36) | ₨37 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 717 £ (₨97) | ₨196 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 508 £ (₨68) | ₨141 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 231 £ (₨31) | ₨25 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 538 £ (₨72) | ₨121 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,600 £ (₨350) | ₨858 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 574 £ (₨77) | ₨82 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 400 £ (₨54) | ₨33 | + 65% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 15% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 236,725 £ (₨31,896) | ₨30,748 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 137,500 £ (₨18,527) | ₨20,536 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,500 £ (₨2,358) | ₨4,264 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 120,714 £ (₨16,265) | ₨23,717 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,000 £ (₨10,779) | ₨15,201 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,000 £ (₨1,886) | ₨4,606 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,698 £ (₨1,172) | ₨910 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 250,143 £ (₨33,704) | ₨34,217 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,000 £ (₨18,190) | ₨11,426 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,518 £ (₨339) | ₨426 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 £ (₨202) | ₨555 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 16,105 £ (₨2,170) | ₨2,430 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 21,257 £ (₨2,864) | ₨2,918 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 31,515 £ (₨4,246) | ₨4,098 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,667 £ (₨3,593) | ₨3,326 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 9% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 £ (₨943,170) | ₨869,916 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 318 £ (₨43) | ₨79 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,291 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 19% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 £ (₨67) | ₨153 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,350 £ (₨182) | ₨316 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,134 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 500 £ (₨67) | ₨276 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,171 £ (₨158) | ₨183 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,029 £ (₨139) | ₨224 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 600 £ (₨81) | ₨125 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,375 £ (₨185) | ₨71 | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 £ (₨202) | ₨287 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 19% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,938 £ (₨935) | ₨1,208 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,457 £ (₨600) | ₨498 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,135 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,339 £ (₨1,932) | ₨1,823 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 £ (₨404) | ₨869 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,099 £ (₨148) | ₨213 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 £ (₨108) | ₨228 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨37,313 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨51 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,350 £ (₨990) | ₨2,292 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 950 £ (₨128) | ₨256 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 28,004 prices entered by 3,858 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Syria is 12% cheaper than in India
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