- Cost of Living
- Syria
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Syria compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 38% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,142 £ (2,224 ₦) | 2,384 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,685 £ (1,193 ₦) | 2,064 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,011 £ (716 ₦) | 988 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 369 £ (261 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 444 £ (314 ₦) | 572 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 267 £ (189 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 717 £ (508 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 508 £ (360 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 231 £ (164 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 538 £ (380 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,600 £ (1,840 ₦) | 2,416 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 574 £ (406 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 400 £ (283 ₦) | 373 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 39% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 240,000 £ (169,866 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 137,500 £ (97,319 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,500 £ (12,386 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 120,714 £ (85,439 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 77,500 £ (54,853 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,000 £ (9,909 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,698 £ (6,156 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 250,143 £ (177,045 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,000 £ (95,550 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,518 £ (1,782 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 £ (1,062 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,073 £ (12,084 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 22,500 £ (15,925 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,833 £ (21,823 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,667 £ (18,874 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 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 £ (4,954,437 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 318 £ (225 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 10,211 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 23% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 £ (354 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,350 £ (955 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 7,156 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 500 £ (354 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,171 £ (829 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,029 £ (728 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 600 £ (425 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,375 £ (973 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 £ (1,062 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 31% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 £ (4,954 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,653 £ (3,293 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 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 | 12,914 £ (9,140 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 £ (2,123 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 £ (708 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 £ (566 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 186,359 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 £ (10 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,350 £ (5,202 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 950 £ (672 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 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 1,666 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 25% cheaper than in Nigeria
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