Cost of living in Syria compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 114% | |||
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Food in Syria is 114% more expensive than in India | ||||
Syria | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17,124 £ (₨562) | ₨375 | + 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,910 £ (₨850) | ₨333 | + 155% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16,002 £ (₨525) | ₨169 | + 210% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,666 £ (₨186) | ₨58 | + 223% | |
12 eggs, large | 11,918 £ (₨391) | ₨93 | + 321% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,861 £ (₨127) | ₨39 | + 227% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,919 £ (₨391) | ₨241 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,528 £ (₨149) | ₨154 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,868 £ (₨127) | ₨31 | + 314% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11,029 £ (₨362) | ₨169 | + 115% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,531 £ (₨805) | ₨776 | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5,578 £ (₨183) | ₨91 | + 101% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,675 £ (₨55) | ₨37 | + 48% | |
Housing | + 123% | |||
Housing in Syria is 123% more expensive than in India | ||||
Syria | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,271,150 £ (₨74,496) | ₨41,651 | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,025,160 £ (₨33,626) | ₨24,637 | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 791,047 £ (₨25,947) | ₨5,351 | + 385% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,927,480 £ (₨63,223) | ₨25,000 | + 153% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,281,530 £ (₨42,036) | ₨15,324 | + 174% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 411,847 £ (₨13,509) | ₨5,856 | + 131% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36,580 £ (₨1,200) | ₨665 | + 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,602,300 £ (₨85,358) | ₨31,013 | + 175% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,040,790 £ (₨34,139) | ₨11,734 | + 191% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,256 £ (₨632) | ₨552 | + 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 £ (₨656) | ₨447 | + 47% | |
Clothes | + 265% | |||
Clothes in Syria is 265% more expensive than in India | ||||
Syria | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 161,699 £ (₨5,304) | ₨2,473 | + 114% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 374,687 £ (₨12,290) | ₨2,814 | + 337% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 280,750 £ (₨9,209) | ₨4,387 | + 110% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 241,242 £ (₨7,913) | ₨3,148 | + 151% | |
Transportation | + 69% | |||
Transportation in Syria is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
Syria | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,000,000 £ (₨2,788,091) | ₨1,326,030 | + 110% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,739 £ (₨188) | ₨105 | + 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 50,139 £ (₨1,645) | ₨1,093 | + 51% | |
Personal Care | + 56% | |||
Personal Care in Syria is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
Syria | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,257 £ (₨140) | ₨144 | - 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,632 £ (₨218) | ₨263 | - 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 £ (₨1,640) | ₨916 | + 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,982 £ (₨262) | ₨412 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,964 £ (₨392) | ₨231 | + 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,502 £ (₨377) | ₨281 | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,185 £ (₨203) | ₨175 | + 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7,906 £ (₨259) | ₨102 | + 155% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,766 £ (₨1,796) | ₨316 | + 469% | |
Entertainment | + 119% | |||
Entertainment in Syria is 119% more expensive than in India | ||||
Syria | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61,429 £ (₨2,015) | ₨1,432 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 29,469 £ (₨967) | ₨597 | + 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 180,000 £ (₨5,904) | ₨1,467 | + 302% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 340,270 £ (₨11,161) | ₨1,933 | + 477% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34,056 £ (₨1,117) | ₨720 | + 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,248 £ (₨861) | ₨226 | + 281% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45,035 £ (₨1,477) | ₨180 | + 722% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,029,040 £ (₨66,555) | ₨50,214 | + 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.43 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,057 £ (₨1,347) | ₨1,609 | - 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,121 £ (₨430) | ₨265 | + 62% | |
TOTAL | + 113% |

These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Syria is 113% more expensive than in India
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