Cost of living in Syria compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Syria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,000 £ (3,305 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,708 £ (4,578 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,437 £ (1,394 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,073 £ (342 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 £ (1,817 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,246 £ (371 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,479 £ (1,566 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,083 £ (509 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,617 £ (432 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,417 £ (1,060 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 189% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,375 £ (3,201 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7,146 £ (1,181 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 667 £ (110 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 41% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Syria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,291,660 £ (213,415 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 850,000 £ (140,441 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 469,993 £ (77,655 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 674,997 £ (111,526 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 650,000 £ (107,396 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 475,000 £ (78,482 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 926% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19,614 £ (3,241 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,545,820 £ (255,408 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 583,330 £ (96,381 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,542 £ (4,551 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,958 £ (2,306 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Syria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 125,416 £ (20,722 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 183,332 £ (30,291 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 145,416 £ (24,026 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 154,166 £ (25,472 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Syria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 £ (826,126 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,285 £ (543 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 197% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 8,326 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 64% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Syria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,083 £ (1,501 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 186% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 £ (1,652 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 £ (8,261 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,250 £ (867 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,563 £ (1,084 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17,500 £ (2,891 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,500 £ (2,065 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 242% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,562 £ (1,084 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,000 £ (12,392 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 660% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 95% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Syria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55,416 £ (9,156 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58,333 £ (9,638 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 180,000 £ (29,741 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 233,331 £ (38,552 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 291% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,416 £ (3,373 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 248% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,937 £ (1,807 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 203% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,854 £ (2,289 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 295% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,250,000 £ (536,982 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 194% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 £ (16,523 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,681 £ (1,765 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 253% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 384 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria
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