Cost of living in Syria compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Syria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43,836 £ (¥527) | ¥1,025 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41,607 £ (¥500) | ¥803 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55,556 £ (¥668) | ¥518 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,695 £ (¥93) | ¥223 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,000 £ (¥144) | ¥320 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 £ (¥30) | ¥564 | - 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,514 £ (¥102) | ¥1,287 | - 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,530 £ (¥30) | ¥611 | - 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,836 £ (¥22) | ¥399 | - 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,095 £ (¥49) | ¥307 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,000 £ (¥240) | ¥1,249 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8,302 £ (¥100) | ¥208 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 £ (¥48) | ¥176 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Syria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥386,792 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,200,000 £ (¥14,427) | ¥198,149 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 800,000 £ (¥9,618) | ¥20,112 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,200,000 £ (¥26,449) | ¥167,408 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,400,000 £ (¥16,831) | ¥104,544 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 £ (¥4,809) | ¥13,280 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 £ (¥301) | ¥4,420 | - 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,602,300 £ (¥31,286) | ¥61,842 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,040,790 £ (¥12,513) | ¥10,283 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,256 £ (¥232) | ¥1,221 | - 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 £ (¥240) | ¥2,831 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Syria | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 106,229 £ (¥1,277) | ¥8,264 | - 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 251,776 £ (¥3,027) | ¥5,233 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 319,763 £ (¥3,844) | ¥9,604 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 398,224 £ (¥4,788) | ¥12,490 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 78% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 78% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Syria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,000,000 £ (¥1,021,902) | ¥3,019,750 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,976 £ (¥96) | ¥170 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,139 £ (¥603) | ¥9,067 | - 93% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 71% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Syria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,257 £ (¥51) | ¥2,133 | - 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,632 £ (¥80) | ¥2,993 | - 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,982 £ (¥96) | ¥1,337 | - 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24,846 £ (¥299) | ¥948 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,000 £ (¥108) | ¥622 | - 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,917 £ (¥143) | ¥224 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11,953 £ (¥144) | ¥204 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,237 £ (¥243) | ¥4,495 | - 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Syria | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54,591 £ (¥656) | ¥5,113 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 £ (¥240) | ¥3,873 | - 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,839 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200,000 £ (¥2,404) | ¥8,204 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,987 £ (¥120) | ¥1,237 | - 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 £ (¥72) | ¥547 | - 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,450 £ (¥150) | ¥674 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,000,000 £ (¥60,112) | ¥51,659 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 59,645 £ (¥717) | ¥9,530 | - 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,121 £ (¥158) | ¥598 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 725 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Syria is 66% cheaper than in Japan
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