Cost of living in Syria compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 52% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,093 £ (Mex$ 427) | Mex$ 214 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,199 £ (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 118 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,700 £ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 53 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 732 £ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 21 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 801 £ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 35 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 397 £ (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 25 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,306 £ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 72 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,712 £ (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 40 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 370 £ (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 24 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,088 £ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 24 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,160 £ (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 233 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,515 £ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 30 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 534 £ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 515,211 £ (Mex$ 19,818) | Mex$ 18,962 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 240,229 £ (Mex$ 9,240) | Mex$ 8,614 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75,000 £ (Mex$ 2,885) | Mex$ 1,034 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,537 £ (Mex$ 3,290) | Mex$ 10,152 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 4,898 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 59,109 £ (Mex$ 2,274) | Mex$ 718 | + 217% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,000 £ (Mex$ 308) | Mex$ 381 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 275,391 £ (Mex$ 10,593) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 £ (Mex$ 6,924) | Mex$ 2,031 | + 241% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 101 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 91 | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,883 £ (Mex$ 457) | Mex$ 845 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,189 £ (Mex$ 700) | Mex$ 650 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,031 £ (Mex$ 1,617) | Mex$ 1,496 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,530 £ (Mex$ 597) | Mex$ 1,106 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 24% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,326,900 £ (Mex$ 243,365) | Mex$ 341,309 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 550 £ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 £ (Mex$ 308) | Mex$ 530 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 £ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 82 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 £ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 174 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,108 £ (Mex$ 350) | Mex$ 518 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 421 £ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 82 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 £ (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 50 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,284 £ (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 56 | + 196% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 700 £ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 29 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 £ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 29 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,614 £ (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 190 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 25% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,863 £ (Mex$ 456) | Mex$ 311 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,117 £ (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 146 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 836 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,541 £ (Mex$ 1,252) | Mex$ 680 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,496 £ (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 121 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,708 £ (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 71 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,089 £ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 39 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,456 £ (Mex$ 902) | Mex$ 9,977 | - 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 £ (Mex$ 0.50) | Mex$ 2.61 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,699 £ (Mex$ 335) | Mex$ 991 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,284 £ (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 61 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12,947 prices entered by 1,203 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 5% more expensive than in Mexico
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