Cost of living in Syria compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,947 £ (6,315 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203 £ (1,555 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,166 £ (823 ₦) | 939 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 £ (260 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 554 £ (391 ₦) | 551 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 275 £ (194 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,306 £ (922 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 318 £ (225 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 229 £ (162 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,088 £ (768 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,160 £ (4,348 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 577 £ (407 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 213 £ (151 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 39% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 262,091 £ (184,990 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 125,078 £ (88,283 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75,000 £ (52,937 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,537 £ (60,374 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 70,525 £ (49,778 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 59,109 £ (41,721 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 242% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,000 £ (5,647 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 275,391 £ (194,378 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 £ (127,048 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 303% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,122 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,192 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,887 £ (9,096 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,189 £ (12,838 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,031 £ (29,666 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,530 £ (10,961 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 24% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,326,900 £ (4,465,682 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 550 £ (388 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 £ (5,647 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 £ (706 ₦) | 969 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 £ (1,059 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,976 £ (4,924 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 421 £ (297 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | - 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 £ (1,545 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,751 £ (1,236 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 700 £ (494 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 £ (529 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 £ (1,412 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,019 £ (9,895 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,758 £ (2,653 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,149 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,541 £ (22,968 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,496 £ (3,879 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,708 £ (1,205 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,089 £ (768 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,456 £ (16,556 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 £ (9 ₦) | 34 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,699 £ (6,140 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,284 £ (907 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,340 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 18% cheaper than in Nigeria
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