Cost of living in Syria compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 76% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Syria | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,000 £ (₨619) | ₨330 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,708 £ (₨857) | ₨293 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,437 £ (₨261) | ₨163 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,073 £ (₨64) | ₨54 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 £ (₨340) | ₨82 | + 313% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,246 £ (₨69) | ₨41 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,479 £ (₨293) | ₨216 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,083 £ (₨95) | ₨152 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,617 £ (₨81) | ₨29 | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,417 £ (₨198) | ₨149 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,375 £ (₨599) | ₨766 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7,146 £ (₨221) | ₨87 | + 153% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 667 £ (₨21) | ₨35 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Syria | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,291,660 £ (₨39,946) | ₨31,549 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 850,000 £ (₨26,287) | ₨20,122 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 469,993 £ (₨14,535) | ₨4,477 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 674,997 £ (₨20,875) | ₨22,933 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 650,000 £ (₨20,102) | ₨14,192 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 475,000 £ (₨14,690) | ₨3,664 | + 301% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19,614 £ (₨607) | ₨511 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,545,820 £ (₨47,806) | ₨29,219 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 583,330 £ (₨18,040) | ₨12,383 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,542 £ (₨852) | ₨416 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,958 £ (₨432) | ₨320 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 97% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Syria | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 125,416 £ (₨3,879) | ₨2,328 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 183,332 £ (₨5,670) | ₨2,564 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 145,416 £ (₨4,497) | ₨3,571 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 154,166 £ (₨4,768) | ₨3,002 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 21% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Syria | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 £ (₨154,631) | ₨980,422 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,285 £ (₨102) | ₨108 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,414 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 76% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Syria | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,083 £ (₨281) | ₨140 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 £ (₨309) | ₨303 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 £ (₨1,546) | ₨1,443 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,250 £ (₨162) | ₨402 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,563 £ (₨203) | ₨190 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17,500 £ (₨541) | ₨248 | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,500 £ (₨387) | ₨152 | + 155% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,562 £ (₨203) | ₨72 | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,000 £ (₨2,319) | ₨373 | + 521% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Syria | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55,416 £ (₨1,714) | ₨1,357 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58,333 £ (₨1,804) | ₨595 | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 180,000 £ (₨5,567) | ₨1,516 | + 267% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 233,331 £ (₨7,216) | ₨2,086 | + 246% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,416 £ (₨631) | ₨594 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,937 £ (₨338) | ₨229 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,854 £ (₨428) | ₨175 | + 145% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,250,000 £ (₨100,510) | ₨46,652 | + 115% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 £ (₨3,093) | ₨1,530 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,681 £ (₨330) | ₨244 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,653 prices entered by 975 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 47% more expensive than in India
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