Cost of living in Syria compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Syria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17,124 £ (¥959) | ¥1,028 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,910 £ (¥1,451) | ¥723 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16,002 £ (¥896) | ¥519 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,666 £ (¥317) | ¥197 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,918 £ (¥667) | ¥316 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,861 £ (¥216) | ¥629 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,919 £ (¥667) | ¥962 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,528 £ (¥253) | ¥902 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,868 £ (¥217) | ¥574 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11,029 £ (¥617) | ¥285 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,531 £ (¥1,373) | ¥1,208 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,578 £ (¥312) | ¥184 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,675 £ (¥94) | ¥206 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Syria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,271,150 £ (¥127,142) | ¥326,267 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,025,160 £ (¥57,390) | ¥171,772 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 791,047 £ (¥44,284) | ¥28,488 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,927,480 £ (¥107,903) | ¥157,603 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,281,530 £ (¥71,742) | ¥82,713 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 411,847 £ (¥23,056) | ¥24,082 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36,580 £ (¥2,048) | ¥4,699 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,602,300 £ (¥145,680) | ¥47,482 | + 207% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,040,790 £ (¥58,265) | ¥32,093 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,256 £ (¥1,078) | ¥1,313 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 £ (¥1,120) | ¥1,878 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 192% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 192% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Syria | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 161,699 £ (¥9,052) | ¥6,136 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 374,687 £ (¥20,976) | ¥5,199 | + 303% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 280,750 £ (¥15,717) | ¥8,989 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 241,242 £ (¥13,505) | ¥13,588 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Syria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,000,000 £ (¥4,758,421) | ¥2,700,660 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,739 £ (¥321) | ¥165 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,139 £ (¥2,807) | ¥10,143 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Syria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,257 £ (¥238) | ¥2,497 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,632 £ (¥371) | ¥1,967 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 £ (¥2,799) | ¥5,380 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,982 £ (¥447) | ¥650 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,964 £ (¥670) | ¥938 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,502 £ (¥644) | ¥702 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,185 £ (¥346) | ¥218 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,906 £ (¥443) | ¥216 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,766 £ (¥3,066) | ¥3,927 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 43% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Syria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61,429 £ (¥3,439) | ¥4,141 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 29,469 £ (¥1,650) | ¥3,600 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 180,000 £ (¥10,077) | ¥4,000 | + 152% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 340,270 £ (¥19,049) | ¥5,993 | + 218% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34,056 £ (¥1,907) | ¥984 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,248 £ (¥1,469) | ¥472 | + 211% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45,035 £ (¥2,521) | ¥575 | + 338% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,029,040 £ (¥113,589) | ¥101,122 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,057 £ (¥2,298) | ¥9,280 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,121 £ (¥735) | ¥592 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 832 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Syria is 8% cheaper than in Japan
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