Cost of living in Syria compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,093 £ (8,244 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 298% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,199 £ (4,607 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,700 £ (1,263 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 732 £ (544 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 801 £ (595 ₦) | 708 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 397 £ (295 ₦) | 533 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,306 £ (971 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,712 £ (1,273 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 370 £ (275 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,088 £ (809 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,160 £ (4,578 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,515 £ (1,126 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 268% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 534 £ (397 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Syria is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 515,211 £ (382,890 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 240,229 £ (178,531 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75,000 £ (55,738 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,537 £ (63,569 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 115,758 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 59,109 £ (43,928 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,000 £ (5,945 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 275,391 £ (204,662 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 £ (133,771 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 328% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,281 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,883 £ (8,831 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,189 £ (13,517 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,031 £ (31,236 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,530 £ (11,541 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 26% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,326,900 £ (4,701,965 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 550 £ (409 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 183% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 £ (5,945 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 £ (743 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 £ (1,115 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,108 £ (6,769 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 421 £ (313 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 £ (1,626 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,284 £ (3,184 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 700 £ (520 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 £ (557 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,614 £ (1,943 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 26% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,863 £ (8,816 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,117 £ (3,803 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,722 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,541 £ (24,183 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,496 £ (4,084 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,708 £ (1,269 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,089 £ (809 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,456 £ (17,432 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 £ (10 ₦) | 33 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,699 £ (6,465 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,284 £ (955 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 733 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria
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