- Cost of Living
- Syria
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Syria compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,142 £ (¥688) | ¥1,037 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,685 £ (¥369) | ¥692 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,011 £ (¥221) | ¥436 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 369 £ (¥81) | ¥203 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 444 £ (¥97) | ¥287 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 267 £ (¥58) | ¥777 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 717 £ (¥157) | ¥927 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 508 £ (¥111) | ¥688 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 231 £ (¥51) | ¥416 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 538 £ (¥118) | ¥277 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,600 £ (¥569) | ¥1,538 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 574 £ (¥126) | ¥199 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 400 £ (¥88) | ¥198 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 240,000 £ (¥52,549) | ¥223,053 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 137,500 £ (¥30,106) | ¥126,664 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,500 £ (¥3,832) | ¥21,159 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 120,714 £ (¥26,431) | ¥113,754 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 77,500 £ (¥16,969) | ¥74,885 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,000 £ (¥3,065) | ¥12,611 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,698 £ (¥1,904) | ¥4,094 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 250,143 £ (¥54,770) | ¥55,558 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,000 £ (¥29,559) | ¥16,830 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,518 £ (¥551) | ¥693 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 £ (¥328) | ¥1,849 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,073 £ (¥3,738) | ¥6,923 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 22,500 £ (¥4,926) | ¥4,215 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,833 £ (¥6,751) | ¥8,395 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,667 £ (¥5,839) | ¥13,972 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 £ (¥1,532,687) | ¥2,590,890 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 318 £ (¥70) | ¥145 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,257 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 £ (¥109) | ¥1,278 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,350 £ (¥296) | ¥1,016 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,622 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 500 £ (¥109) | ¥612 | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,171 £ (¥256) | ¥707 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,029 £ (¥225) | ¥455 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 600 £ (¥131) | ¥137 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,375 £ (¥301) | ¥217 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 £ (¥328) | ¥2,939 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 £ (¥1,533) | ¥4,071 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,653 £ (¥1,019) | ¥3,365 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥14,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,914 £ (¥2,828) | ¥7,768 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 £ (¥657) | ¥964 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 £ (¥219) | ¥487 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 £ (¥175) | ¥586 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 £ (¥3) | ¥56 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,350 £ (¥1,609) | ¥10,339 | - 84% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 950 £ (¥208) | ¥468 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,224 prices entered by 349 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 58% cheaper than in Japan
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