Cost of living in Syria compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,093 £ (¥2,306) | ¥941 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,199 £ (¥1,289) | ¥695 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,700 £ (¥353) | ¥426 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 732 £ (¥152) | ¥203 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 801 £ (¥166) | ¥244 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 397 £ (¥83) | ¥653 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,306 £ (¥272) | ¥888 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,712 £ (¥356) | ¥792 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 370 £ (¥77) | ¥389 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,088 £ (¥226) | ¥306 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,160 £ (¥1,281) | ¥1,351 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,515 £ (¥315) | ¥185 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 534 £ (¥111) | ¥246 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 515,211 £ (¥107,106) | ¥295,978 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 240,229 £ (¥49,941) | ¥169,167 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75,000 £ (¥15,592) | ¥25,258 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,537 £ (¥17,782) | ¥144,655 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥80,593 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 59,109 £ (¥12,288) | ¥13,235 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,000 £ (¥1,663) | ¥4,060 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 275,391 £ (¥57,250) | ¥55,604 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 £ (¥37,420) | ¥10,692 | + 250% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥778 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,599 | - | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,883 £ (¥2,470) | ¥6,849 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,189 £ (¥3,781) | ¥4,780 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,031 £ (¥8,738) | ¥8,249 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,530 £ (¥3,228) | ¥12,511 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,326,900 £ (¥1,315,287) | ¥2,585,890 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 550 £ (¥114) | ¥135 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 £ (¥1,663) | ¥10,445 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 £ (¥208) | ¥1,225 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 £ (¥312) | ¥1,626 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,108 £ (¥1,893) | ¥6,148 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 421 £ (¥88) | ¥812 | - 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 £ (¥455) | ¥655 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,284 £ (¥891) | ¥501 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 700 £ (¥146) | ¥170 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 £ (¥156) | ¥229 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,614 £ (¥543) | ¥2,983 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,863 £ (¥2,466) | ¥3,633 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,117 £ (¥1,064) | ¥3,657 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,969 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,541 £ (¥6,765) | ¥6,422 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,496 £ (¥1,142) | ¥1,122 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,708 £ (¥355) | ¥445 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,089 £ (¥226) | ¥556 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,456 £ (¥4,876) | ¥52,544 | - 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 £ (¥3) | ¥40 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,699 £ (¥1,808) | ¥9,497 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,284 £ (¥267) | ¥525 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 753 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Syria is 49% cheaper than in Japan
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