- Cost of Living
- Syria
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Syria compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 10% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,142 £ (₨439) | ₨423 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,685 £ (₨235) | ₨266 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,011 £ (₨141) | ₨142 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 369 £ (₨51) | ₨52 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 444 £ (₨62) | ₨71 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 267 £ (₨37) | ₨39 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 717 £ (₨100) | ₨202 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 508 £ (₨71) | ₨138 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 231 £ (₨32) | ₨25 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 538 £ (₨75) | ₨122 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,600 £ (₨363) | ₨828 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 574 £ (₨80) | ₨81 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 400 £ (₨56) | ₨33 | + 71% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 8% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 240,000 £ (₨33,516) | ₨30,957 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 137,500 £ (₨19,202) | ₨21,009 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,500 £ (₨2,444) | ₨4,538 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 120,714 £ (₨16,858) | ₨24,583 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 77,500 £ (₨10,823) | ₨15,559 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,000 £ (₨1,955) | ₨3,826 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,698 £ (₨1,215) | ₨825 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 250,143 £ (₨34,933) | ₨33,861 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,000 £ (₨18,853) | ₨10,644 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,518 £ (₨352) | ₨380 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 £ (₨209) | ₨556 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,073 £ (₨2,384) | ₨2,402 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 22,500 £ (₨3,142) | ₨2,653 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,833 £ (₨4,306) | ₨3,743 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,667 £ (₨3,724) | ₨2,918 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 7% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 £ (₨977,559) | ₨877,820 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 318 £ (₨44) | ₨78 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,354 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 16% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 £ (₨70) | ₨136 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,350 £ (₨189) | ₨282 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,553 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 500 £ (₨70) | ₨259 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,171 £ (₨164) | ₨178 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,029 £ (₨144) | ₨225 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 600 £ (₨84) | ₨135 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,375 £ (₨192) | ₨72 | + 168% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 £ (₨209) | ₨277 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 58% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 £ (₨978) | ₨1,186 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,653 £ (₨650) | ₨472 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,972 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,914 £ (₨1,803) | ₨1,759 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 £ (₨419) | ₨615 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 £ (₨140) | ₨196 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 £ (₨112) | ₨209 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,823 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 £ (₨2.05) | ₨59 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,350 £ (₨1,026) | ₨1,885 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 950 £ (₨133) | ₨252 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 33,032 prices entered by 4,583 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.13965
INR
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Cost of living in Syria is 22% cheaper than in India
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