Cost of living in Syria compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Syria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17,124 £ (3,177 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,910 £ (4,807 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16,002 £ (2,968 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,666 £ (1,051 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,918 £ (2,211 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,861 £ (716 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,919 £ (2,211 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,528 £ (840 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,868 £ (718 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11,029 £ (2,046 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 301% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,531 £ (4,551 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,578 £ (1,035 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,675 £ (311 ₦) | 642 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 28% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Syria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,271,150 £ (421,313 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,025,160 £ (190,174 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 791,047 £ (146,744 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,927,480 £ (357,560 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,281,530 £ (237,732 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 411,847 £ (76,400 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36,580 £ (6,786 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,602,300 £ (482,744 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 297% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,040,790 £ (193,073 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 242% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,256 £ (3,572 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 £ (3,710 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Clothes | + 330% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 330% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Syria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 161,699 £ (29,996 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 254% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 374,687 £ (69,507 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 465% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 280,750 £ (52,081 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 241,242 £ (44,752 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Syria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,000,000 £ (15,768,061 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,739 £ (1,065 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 244% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,139 £ (9,301 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Syria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,257 £ (790 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,632 £ (1,230 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 £ (9,275 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,982 £ (1,481 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,964 £ (2,219 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,502 £ (2,134 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,185 £ (1,147 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,906 £ (1,467 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,766 £ (10,160 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 500% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 117% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Syria | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61,429 £ (11,396 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 29,469 £ (5,467 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 180,000 £ (33,391 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 278% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 340,270 £ (63,122 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 271% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34,056 £ (6,318 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,248 £ (4,869 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 353% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45,035 £ (8,354 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 1571% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,029,040 £ (376,400 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 24 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,057 £ (7,616 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,121 £ (2,434 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 369% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 378 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Syria is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria
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