Cost of living in Syria compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Syria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,000 £ (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 240 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17,500 £ (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 132 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,250 £ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 60 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 419 £ (Mex$ 3.47) | Mex$ 22 | - 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,000 £ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 36 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,750 £ (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 24 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,750 £ (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 69 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 £ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 44 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,500 £ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 25 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,000 £ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 24 | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,500 £ (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 260 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,250 £ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 32 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 375 £ (Mex$ 3.10) | Mex$ 21 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 63% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Syria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,000,000 £ (Mex$ 8,278) | Mex$ 19,154 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 200,000 £ (Mex$ 1,656) | Mex$ 9,278 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 £ (Mex$ 414) | Mex$ 1,068 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 500,000 £ (Mex$ 4,139) | Mex$ 11,221 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 150,000 £ (Mex$ 1,242) | Mex$ 6,225 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,500 £ (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 784 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 7,981 £ (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 385 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 700,000 £ (Mex$ 5,795) | Mex$ 6,925 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 £ (Mex$ 2,897) | Mex$ 2,220 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 £ (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 105 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,500 £ (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 95 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Syria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 70,000 £ (Mex$ 579) | Mex$ 869 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 90,000 £ (Mex$ 745) | Mex$ 661 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 90,000 £ (Mex$ 745) | Mex$ 1,509 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 90,000 £ (Mex$ 745) | Mex$ 1,156 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 71% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Syria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 £ (Mex$ 41,392) | Mex$ 341,317 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,500 £ (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 21 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,500 £ (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 545 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 34% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Syria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 £ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 85 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 £ (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 225 | - 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,108 £ (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 573 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,250 £ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 80 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,563 £ (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 51 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,000 £ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 58 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 29 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,250 £ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 29 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 197 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 27% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Syria | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,000 £ (Mex$ 290) | Mex$ 321 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28,000 £ (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 151 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 869 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,000 £ (Mex$ 579) | Mex$ 728 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 £ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 146 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,250 £ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 77 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,250 £ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 43 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,456 £ (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 11,701 | - 98% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 933 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,250 £ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 65 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,688 prices entered by 1,154 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 45% cheaper than in Mexico
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