- 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 | 3,239 £ (¥681) | ¥1,006 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,875 £ (¥394) | ¥711 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,014 £ (¥213) | ¥445 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 £ (¥77) | ¥198 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 444 £ (¥93) | ¥270 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 267 £ (¥56) | ¥689 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 717 £ (¥151) | ¥889 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 508 £ (¥107) | ¥637 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 231 £ (¥49) | ¥430 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 538 £ (¥113) | ¥262 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,600 £ (¥546) | ¥1,549 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 574 £ (¥121) | ¥212 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 400 £ (¥84) | ¥195 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 72% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 236,725 £ (¥49,747) | ¥242,113 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 137,500 £ (¥28,895) | ¥121,422 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,500 £ (¥3,678) | ¥21,895 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 120,714 £ (¥25,368) | ¥116,929 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 77,705 £ (¥16,329) | ¥79,022 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,000 £ (¥2,942) | ¥12,611 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,698 £ (¥1,828) | ¥4,156 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 250,143 £ (¥52,566) | ¥55,558 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,000 £ (¥28,370) | ¥16,830 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,518 £ (¥529) | ¥693 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 £ (¥315) | ¥1,827 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 16,105 £ (¥3,384) | ¥7,207 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 21,257 £ (¥4,467) | ¥4,012 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 31,515 £ (¥6,623) | ¥8,544 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,667 £ (¥5,604) | ¥15,007 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 £ (¥1,471,019) | ¥2,657,440 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 318 £ (¥67) | ¥147 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,877 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 £ (¥105) | ¥1,278 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,350 £ (¥284) | ¥1,016 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥4,123 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 500 £ (¥105) | ¥630 | - 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,171 £ (¥246) | ¥711 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,029 £ (¥216) | ¥484 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 600 £ (¥126) | ¥145 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,375 £ (¥289) | ¥213 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 £ (¥315) | ¥2,946 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,938 £ (¥1,458) | ¥4,119 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,457 £ (¥937) | ¥3,373 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,005 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,339 £ (¥3,013) | ¥8,157 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 £ (¥630) | ¥903 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,099 £ (¥231) | ¥498 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 £ (¥168) | ¥551 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,350 £ (¥1,545) | ¥10,056 | - 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 950 £ (¥200) | ¥474 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,072 prices entered by 329 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2019.
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Cost of living in Syria is 57% cheaper than in Japan
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