Cost of living in Syria compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,947 £ (¥1,907) | ¥1,041 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203 £ (¥470) | ¥713 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,166 £ (¥248) | ¥467 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 £ (¥79) | ¥215 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 554 £ (¥118) | ¥287 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 275 £ (¥59) | ¥484 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,306 £ (¥278) | ¥1,246 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 318 £ (¥68) | ¥610 | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 229 £ (¥49) | ¥381 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,088 £ (¥232) | ¥267 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,160 £ (¥1,313) | ¥1,801 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 577 £ (¥123) | ¥223 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 213 £ (¥45) | ¥242 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 262,091 £ (¥55,875) | ¥193,680 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 125,078 £ (¥26,665) | ¥112,128 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75,000 £ (¥15,989) | ¥15,296 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,537 £ (¥18,236) | ¥127,930 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 70,525 £ (¥15,035) | ¥84,445 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 59,109 £ (¥12,601) | ¥11,742 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,000 £ (¥1,706) | ¥3,714 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 275,391 £ (¥58,710) | ¥37,069 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 £ (¥38,374) | ¥10,892 | + 252% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥749 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,906 | - | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,887 £ (¥2,747) | ¥6,528 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,189 £ (¥3,878) | ¥4,644 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,031 £ (¥8,960) | ¥7,956 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,530 £ (¥3,311) | ¥13,013 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,326,900 £ (¥1,348,824) | ¥2,936,380 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 550 £ (¥117) | ¥143 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 £ (¥1,706) | ¥9,633 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 £ (¥213) | ¥1,406 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 £ (¥320) | ¥929 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,976 £ (¥1,487) | ¥8,740 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 421 £ (¥90) | ¥554 | - 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 £ (¥467) | ¥669 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,751 £ (¥373) | ¥525 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 700 £ (¥149) | ¥218 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 £ (¥160) | ¥251 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 £ (¥426) | ¥2,654 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,019 £ (¥2,989) | ¥3,633 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,758 £ (¥801) | ¥3,165 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥15,347 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,541 £ (¥6,937) | ¥6,734 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,496 £ (¥1,172) | ¥809 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,708 £ (¥364) | ¥511 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,089 £ (¥232) | ¥509 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,456 £ (¥5,001) | ¥46,875 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 £ (¥3) | ¥26 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,699 £ (¥1,855) | ¥8,766 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,284 £ (¥274) | ¥477 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,624 prices entered by 219 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2020.
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Cost of living in Syria is 53% cheaper than in Japan
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