Cost of living in Syria compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,947 £ (₨1,317) | ₨374 | + 252% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203 £ (₨324) | ₨278 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,166 £ (₨172) | ₨138 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 £ (₨54) | ₨51 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 554 £ (₨82) | ₨71 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 275 £ (₨41) | ₨36 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,306 £ (₨192) | ₨212 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 318 £ (₨47) | ₨134 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 229 £ (₨34) | ₨28 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,088 £ (₨160) | ₨127 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,160 £ (₨907) | ₨799 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 577 £ (₨85) | ₨84 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 213 £ (₨31) | ₨35 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 262,091 £ (₨38,580) | ₨32,341 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 125,078 £ (₨18,412) | ₨19,833 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75,000 £ (₨11,040) | ₨4,330 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,537 £ (₨12,591) | ₨22,135 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 70,525 £ (₨10,381) | ₨13,235 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 59,109 £ (₨8,701) | ₨3,267 | + 166% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,000 £ (₨1,178) | ₨734 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 275,391 £ (₨40,538) | ₨29,901 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 £ (₨26,496) | ₨10,367 | + 156% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨378 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨361 | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,887 £ (₨1,897) | ₨2,385 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,189 £ (₨2,677) | ₨2,611 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,031 £ (₨6,187) | ₨3,751 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,530 £ (₨2,286) | ₨2,705 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is about the same as in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,326,900 £ (₨931,322) | ₨934,217 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 550 £ (₨81) | ₨75 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 £ (₨1,178) | ₨1,170 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 £ (₨147) | ₨98 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 £ (₨221) | ₨200 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 8,799 £ (₨1,295) | ₨917 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 421 £ (₨62) | ₨245 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 £ (₨322) | ₨176 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,751 £ (₨258) | ₨234 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 700 £ (₨103) | ₨147 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 £ (₨110) | ₨69 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 £ (₨294) | ₨233 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,019 £ (₨2,064) | ₨1,246 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,758 £ (₨553) | ₨475 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,736 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,541 £ (₨4,790) | ₨1,930 | + 148% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,496 £ (₨809) | ₨678 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,708 £ (₨251) | ₨219 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,089 £ (₨160) | ₨200 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,456 £ (₨3,453) | ₨33,946 | - 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 £ (₨1.91) | ₨2.10 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,699 £ (₨1,281) | ₨1,782 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,284 £ (₨189) | ₨259 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,822 prices entered by 2,352 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
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Cost of living in Syria is 23% more expensive than in India
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