Cost of living in Syria compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 56% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Syria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17,124 £ (Rp 101,572) | Rp 45,378 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,910 £ (Rp 153,694) | Rp 54,330 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16,002 £ (Rp 94,920) | Rp 27,591 | + 244% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,666 £ (Rp 33,609) | Rp 19,722 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,918 £ (Rp 70,692) | Rp 26,707 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,861 £ (Rp 22,905) | Rp 18,501 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,919 £ (Rp 70,702) | Rp 56,542 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,528 £ (Rp 26,858) | Rp 42,973 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,868 £ (Rp 22,944) | Rp 22,558 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11,029 £ (Rp 65,423) | Rp 34,959 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,531 £ (Rp 145,511) | Rp 337,317 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,578 £ (Rp 33,085) | Rp 20,426 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,675 £ (Rp 9,933) | Rp 17,971 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Syria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,271,150 £ (Rp 13,471,871) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,025,160 £ (Rp 6,080,983) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 791,047 £ (Rp 4,692,285) | Rp 496,641 | + 845% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,927,480 £ (Rp 11,433,310) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,281,530 £ (Rp 7,601,703) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 411,847 £ (Rp 2,442,969) | Rp 1,211,340 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36,580 £ (Rp 216,981) | Rp 400,530 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,602,300 £ (Rp 15,436,167) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 281% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,040,790 £ (Rp 6,173,696) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 355% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,256 £ (Rp 114,222) | Rp 43,866 | + 160% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 £ (Rp 118,635) | Rp 71,573 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 228% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 228% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Syria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 161,699 £ (Rp 959,156) | Rp 624,572 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 374,687 £ (Rp 2,222,546) | Rp 439,901 | + 405% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 280,750 £ (Rp 1,665,336) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 241,242 £ (Rp 1,430,985) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Syria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,000,000 £ (Rp 504,197,894) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,739 £ (Rp 34,042) | Rp 11,904 | + 186% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,139 £ (Rp 297,410) | Rp 150,291 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Syria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,257 £ (Rp 25,254) | Rp 36,367 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,632 £ (Rp 39,338) | Rp 60,467 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 £ (Rp 296,587) | Rp 313,421 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,982 £ (Rp 47,344) | Rp 130,123 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,964 £ (Rp 70,964) | Rp 19,595 | + 262% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,502 £ (Rp 68,226) | Rp 34,558 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,185 £ (Rp 36,686) | Rp 30,035 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,906 £ (Rp 46,896) | Rp 15,580 | + 201% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,766 £ (Rp 324,860) | Rp 88,350 | + 268% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 81% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Syria | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61,429 £ (Rp 364,383) | Rp 216,012 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 29,469 £ (Rp 174,804) | Rp 104,481 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 180,000 £ (Rp 1,067,713) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 340,270 £ (Rp 2,018,393) | Rp 383,761 | + 426% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34,056 £ (Rp 202,013) | Rp 162,937 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,248 £ (Rp 155,697) | Rp 36,298 | + 329% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45,035 £ (Rp 267,136) | Rp 40,791 | + 555% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,029,040 £ (Rp 12,035,738) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,057 £ (Rp 243,541) | Rp 496,553 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,121 £ (Rp 77,829) | Rp 35,528 | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 709 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia
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