Cost of living in Syria compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 31% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Syria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43,836 £ (₨946) | ₨802 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41,607 £ (₨898) | ₨1,160 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55,556 £ (₨1,199) | ₨585 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,695 £ (₨166) | ₨229 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,000 £ (₨259) | ₨313 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 £ (₨54) | ₨158 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,514 £ (₨184) | ₨879 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,530 £ (₨55) | ₨266 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,836 £ (₨40) | ₨103 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,095 £ (₨88) | ₨630 | - 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,000 £ (₨432) | ₨2,918 | - 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8,302 £ (₨179) | ₨249 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 £ (₨86) | ₨146 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 20% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Syria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨93,306 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,200,000 £ (₨25,905) | ₨55,839 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 800,000 £ (₨17,270) | ₨20,080 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,200,000 £ (₨47,493) | ₨79,128 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,400,000 £ (₨30,223) | ₨39,248 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 £ (₨8,635) | ₨16,807 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 £ (₨540) | ₨2,605 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,602,300 £ (₨56,178) | ₨61,383 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,040,790 £ (₨22,468) | ₨29,384 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,256 £ (₨416) | ₨1,214 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 £ (₨432) | ₨2,976 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 44% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Syria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 106,229 £ (₨2,293) | ₨4,498 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 251,776 £ (₨5,435) | ₨9,724 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 319,763 £ (₨6,903) | ₨12,486 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 398,224 £ (₨8,597) | ₨13,517 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 44% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Syria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,000,000 £ (₨1,834,959) | ₨2,800,000 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,976 £ (₨172) | ₨272 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,139 £ (₨1,082) | ₨3,752 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 23% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Syria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,257 £ (₨92) | ₨230 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,632 £ (₨143) | ₨838 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,307 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,982 £ (₨172) | ₨1,222 | - 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24,846 £ (₨536) | ₨649 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,000 £ (₨194) | ₨557 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,917 £ (₨257) | ₨396 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11,953 £ (₨258) | ₨217 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,237 £ (₨437) | ₨495 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 41% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Syria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54,591 £ (₨1,178) | ₨3,859 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 £ (₨432) | ₨1,827 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200,000 £ (₨4,318) | ₨8,435 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,987 £ (₨216) | ₨2,877 | - 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 £ (₨130) | ₨566 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,450 £ (₨269) | ₨965 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,000,000 £ (₨107,939) | ₨149,999 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 59,645 £ (₨1,288) | ₨5,305 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,121 £ (₨283) | ₨637 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 778 prices entered by 209 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 32% cheaper than in Pakistan
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