Cost of living in Syria compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Syria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,000 £ (¥1,020) | ¥1,145 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,708 £ (¥1,413) | ¥719 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,437 £ (¥430) | ¥437 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,073 £ (¥106) | ¥211 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 £ (¥561) | ¥282 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,246 £ (¥115) | ¥815 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,479 £ (¥483) | ¥951 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,083 £ (¥157) | ¥984 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,617 £ (¥133) | ¥421 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,417 £ (¥327) | ¥268 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,375 £ (¥988) | ¥1,770 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7,146 £ (¥364) | ¥217 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 667 £ (¥34) | ¥225 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Syria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,291,660 £ (¥65,860) | ¥194,768 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 850,000 £ (¥43,340) | ¥126,641 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 469,993 £ (¥23,964) | ¥21,178 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 674,997 £ (¥34,417) | ¥142,258 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 650,000 £ (¥33,143) | ¥80,836 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 475,000 £ (¥24,220) | ¥13,643 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19,614 £ (¥1,000) | ¥3,988 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,545,820 £ (¥78,819) | ¥59,521 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 583,330 £ (¥29,743) | ¥17,809 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,542 £ (¥1,404) | ¥665 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,958 £ (¥712) | ¥2,700 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 46% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Syria | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 125,416 £ (¥6,395) | ¥7,941 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 183,332 £ (¥9,348) | ¥4,162 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 145,416 £ (¥7,415) | ¥7,471 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 154,166 £ (¥7,861) | ¥15,388 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Syria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 £ (¥254,942) | ¥2,576,380 | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,285 £ (¥168) | ¥161 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥16,725 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Syria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,083 £ (¥463) | ¥1,370 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 £ (¥510) | ¥1,955 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 £ (¥2,549) | ¥3,523 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,250 £ (¥268) | ¥2,205 | - 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,563 £ (¥335) | ¥648 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17,500 £ (¥892) | ¥409 | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,500 £ (¥637) | ¥143 | + 346% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,562 £ (¥335) | ¥184 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,000 £ (¥3,824) | ¥3,583 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Syria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55,416 £ (¥2,826) | ¥4,280 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58,333 £ (¥2,974) | ¥3,593 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 180,000 £ (¥9,178) | ¥20,657 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 233,331 £ (¥11,897) | ¥6,242 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,416 £ (¥1,041) | ¥1,034 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,937 £ (¥558) | ¥533 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,854 £ (¥706) | ¥526 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,250,000 £ (¥165,713) | ¥58,872 | + 181% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 £ (¥5,099) | ¥11,178 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,681 £ (¥545) | ¥554 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 712 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Syria is 27% cheaper than in Japan
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