Cost of living in Syria compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 38% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Syria | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43,836 £ (₨289) | ₨435 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41,607 £ (₨275) | ₨366 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55,556 £ (₨367) | ₨181 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,695 £ (₨51) | ₨62 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,000 £ (₨79) | ₨103 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 £ (₨16) | ₨45 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,514 £ (₨56) | ₨245 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,530 £ (₨17) | ₨186 | - 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,836 £ (₨12) | ₨40 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,095 £ (₨27) | ₨163 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,000 £ (₨132) | ₨913 | - 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8,302 £ (₨55) | ₨90 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 £ (₨26) | ₨42 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 23% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Syria | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨46,217 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,200,000 £ (₨7,919) | ₨27,563 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 800,000 £ (₨5,279) | ₨5,251 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,200,000 £ (₨14,518) | ₨29,447 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,400,000 £ (₨9,239) | ₨18,503 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 £ (₨2,640) | ₨4,866 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 £ (₨165) | ₨706 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,602,300 £ (₨17,173) | ₨26,371 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,040,790 £ (₨6,868) | ₨11,993 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,256 £ (₨127) | ₨501 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 £ (₨132) | ₨592 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 43% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Syria | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 106,229 £ (₨701) | ₨2,322 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 251,776 £ (₨1,662) | ₨2,519 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 319,763 £ (₨2,110) | ₨3,978 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 398,224 £ (₨2,628) | ₨2,853 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 60% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Syria | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,000,000 £ (₨560,930) | ₨1,528,690 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,976 £ (₨53) | ₨105 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,139 £ (₨331) | ₨1,770 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 34% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Syria | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,257 £ (₨28) | ₨100 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,632 £ (₨44) | ₨233 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,187 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,982 £ (₨53) | ₨329 | - 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24,846 £ (₨164) | ₨243 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,000 £ (₨59) | ₨283 | - 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,917 £ (₨79) | ₨189 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11,953 £ (₨79) | ₨89 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,237 £ (₨134) | ₨307 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 40% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Syria | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54,591 £ (₨360) | ₨1,365 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 £ (₨132) | ₨563 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,770 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200,000 £ (₨1,320) | ₨2,328 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,987 £ (₨66) | ₨865 | - 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 £ (₨40) | ₨261 | - 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,450 £ (₨82) | ₨197 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,000,000 £ (₨32,996) | ₨43,773 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨8 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 59,645 £ (₨394) | ₨1,580 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,121 £ (₨87) | ₨249 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,498 prices entered by 457 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 40% cheaper than in India
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