Cost of living in Syria compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,093 £ (₨649) | ₨345 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,199 £ (₨363) | ₨294 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,700 £ (₨99) | ₨141 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 732 £ (₨43) | ₨52 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 801 £ (₨47) | ₨75 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 397 £ (₨23) | ₨37 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,306 £ (₨76) | ₨235 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,712 £ (₨100) | ₨149 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 370 £ (₨22) | ₨32 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,088 £ (₨64) | ₨138 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,160 £ (₨361) | ₨721 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,515 £ (₨89) | ₨86 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 534 £ (₨31) | ₨35 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 6% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 515,211 £ (₨30,161) | ₨33,225 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 240,229 £ (₨14,063) | ₨19,978 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75,000 £ (₨4,391) | ₨4,391 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨18,113 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨11,868 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 59,109 £ (₨3,460) | ₨3,639 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,000 £ (₨468) | ₨712 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 275,391 £ (₨16,122) | ₨29,862 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 £ (₨10,537) | ₨10,869 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨398 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨220 | - | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 58% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,883 £ (₨696) | ₨2,376 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,189 £ (₨1,065) | ₨2,495 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,031 £ (₨2,460) | ₨3,665 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,530 £ (₨909) | ₨2,737 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 53% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,326,900 £ (₨370,381) | ₨944,817 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 550 £ (₨32) | ₨83 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 £ (₨468) | ₨1,167 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 41% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 £ (₨59) | ₨99 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 £ (₨88) | ₨216 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,108 £ (₨533) | ₨630 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 421 £ (₨25) | ₨319 | - 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 £ (₨128) | ₨170 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,284 £ (₨251) | ₨260 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 700 £ (₨41) | ₨139 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 £ (₨44) | ₨72 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,614 £ (₨153) | ₨216 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 57% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,863 £ (₨694) | ₨1,196 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,117 £ (₨300) | ₨478 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,591 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,541 £ (₨1,905) | ₨1,484 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,496 £ (₨322) | ₨517 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,708 £ (₨100) | ₨180 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,089 £ (₨64) | ₨187 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,456 £ (₨1,373) | ₨38,405 | - 96% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 £ (₨0.76) | ₨5.46 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,699 £ (₨509) | ₨1,488 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,284 £ (₨75) | ₨272 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,628 prices entered by 1,821 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Syria is 28% cheaper than in India
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