- Cost of Living
- Syria
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Syria compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 37% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,239 £ (2,283 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,875 £ (1,321 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,014 £ (715 ₦) | 979 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 £ (259 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 444 £ (313 ₦) | 574 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 267 £ (188 ₦) | 646 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 717 £ (505 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 508 £ (358 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 231 £ (163 ₦) | 942 ₦ | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 538 £ (379 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,600 £ (1,832 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 574 £ (404 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 400 £ (282 ₦) | 375 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 42% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 236,725 £ (166,815 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 137,500 £ (96,893 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,500 £ (12,332 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 120,714 £ (85,065 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 77,705 £ (54,757 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,000 £ (9,866 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,698 £ (6,129 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 250,143 £ (176,271 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,000 £ (95,132 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | + 184% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,518 £ (1,775 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 £ (1,057 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 16,105 £ (11,349 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 21,257 £ (14,979 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 31,515 £ (22,208 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,667 £ (18,791 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 1% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 £ (4,932,757 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 318 £ (224 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 11,277 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 £ (352 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,350 £ (951 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 7,626 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 500 £ (352 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,171 £ (825 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,029 £ (725 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 600 £ (423 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,375 £ (969 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 £ (1,057 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,938 £ (4,889 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,457 £ (3,140 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,339 £ (10,104 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 £ (2,114 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,099 £ (774 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 £ (564 ₦) | 575 ₦ | - 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 178,983 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 62 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,350 £ (5,179 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 950 £ (669 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,602 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 24% cheaper than in Nigeria
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