Cost of living in Syria compared to Mexico
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Syria is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Syria | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17,124 £ (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 287 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,910 £ (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 145 | + 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16,002 £ (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 66 | + 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,666 £ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 25 | + 69% | |
12 eggs, large | 11,918 £ (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 41 | + 118% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,861 £ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 27 | + 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,919 £ (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 82 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,528 £ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 46 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,868 £ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 31 | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11,029 £ (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 29 | + 189% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,531 £ (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 270 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5,578 £ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 34 | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,675 £ (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 22 | - 43% | |
Housing | + 26% | |||
Housing in Syria is 26% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Syria | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,271,150 £ (Mex$ 17,149) | Mex$ 19,835 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,025,160 £ (Mex$ 7,741) | Mex$ 10,125 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 791,047 £ (Mex$ 5,973) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 460% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,927,480 £ (Mex$ 14,554) | Mex$ 13,483 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,281,530 £ (Mex$ 9,676) | Mex$ 6,891 | + 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 411,847 £ (Mex$ 3,110) | Mex$ 706 | + 340% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36,580 £ (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 385 | - 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,602,300 £ (Mex$ 19,649) | Mex$ 7,089 | + 177% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,040,790 £ (Mex$ 7,859) | Mex$ 2,426 | + 224% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,256 £ (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 110 | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 £ (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 118 | + 28% | |
Clothes | + 187% | |||
Clothes in Syria is 187% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Syria | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 161,699 £ (Mex$ 1,221) | Mex$ 983 | + 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 374,687 £ (Mex$ 2,829) | Mex$ 684 | + 314% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 280,750 £ (Mex$ 2,120) | Mex$ 1,680 | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 241,242 £ (Mex$ 1,822) | Mex$ 1,317 | + 38% | |
Transportation | + 31% | |||
Transportation in Syria is 31% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Syria | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,000,000 £ (Mex$ 641,805) | Mex$ 361,153 | + 78% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,739 £ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 23 | + 93% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 60,000 £ (Mex$ 453) | Mex$ 538 | - 16% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Syria is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Syria | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,257 £ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 78 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,632 £ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 201 | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 £ (Mex$ 378) | Mex$ 618 | - 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,982 £ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 78 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,964 £ (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 56 | + 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,502 £ (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 63 | + 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,185 £ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 34 | + 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7,906 £ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 35 | + 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,529 £ (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 236 | + 46% | |
Entertainment | + 72% | |||
Entertainment in Syria is 72% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Syria | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61,429 £ (Mex$ 464) | Mex$ 353 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 29,469 £ (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 157 | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 180,000 £ (Mex$ 1,359) | Mex$ 828 | + 64% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 340,270 £ (Mex$ 2,569) | Mex$ 775 | + 232% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34,056 £ (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 152 | + 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,248 £ (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 83 | + 138% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45,035 £ (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 43 | + 692% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,029,040 £ (Mex$ 15,321) | Mex$ 12,268 | + 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.20 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,057 £ (Mex$ 310) | Mex$ 918 | - 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,121 £ (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 69 | + 43% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Syria is 37% more expensive than in Mexico
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