- Cost of Living
- Syria
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Syria compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,119 £ (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 120 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,685 £ (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 95 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,014 £ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 67 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 £ (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 19 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 444 £ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 31 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 267 £ (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 20 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 717 £ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 62 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 508 £ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 38 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 231 £ (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 24 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 538 £ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,600 £ (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 223 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 574 £ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 25 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 400 £ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 40% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 240,000 £ (Mex$ 9,372) | Mex$ 19,574 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 137,500 £ (Mex$ 5,369) | Mex$ 10,212 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,500 £ (Mex$ 683) | Mex$ 1,590 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 120,714 £ (Mex$ 4,714) | Mex$ 11,923 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 77,500 £ (Mex$ 3,026) | Mex$ 6,773 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,000 £ (Mex$ 547) | Mex$ 1,354 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,698 £ (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 381 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 250,143 £ (Mex$ 9,768) | Mex$ 8,096 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,000 £ (Mex$ 5,272) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 164% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,518 £ (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 105 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 £ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 87 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,073 £ (Mex$ 667) | Mex$ 811 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 22,500 £ (Mex$ 879) | Mex$ 667 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,833 £ (Mex$ 1,204) | Mex$ 1,489 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,667 £ (Mex$ 1,041) | Mex$ 1,283 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 £ (Mex$ 273,354) | Mex$ 313,588 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 318 £ (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 19 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 460 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 22% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 £ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 75 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,350 £ (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 189 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 548 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 500 £ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 70 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,171 £ (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 48 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,029 £ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 54 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 600 £ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 27 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,375 £ (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 30 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 £ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 126 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 29% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 £ (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 378 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,653 £ (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 137 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,204 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,914 £ (Mex$ 504) | Mex$ 742 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 £ (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 103 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 £ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 55 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 £ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 44 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,278 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 £ (Mex$ 0.57) | Mex$ 2.28 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,350 £ (Mex$ 287) | Mex$ 724 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 950 £ (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 52 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,512 prices entered by 1,187 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 25% cheaper than in Mexico
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