Cost of living in Syria compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 168% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 168% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,093 £ (₨3,474) | ₨473 | + 634% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,199 £ (₨1,941) | ₨643 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,700 £ (₨532) | ₨240 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 732 £ (₨229) | ₨111 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 801 £ (₨251) | ₨142 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 397 £ (₨124) | ₨91 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,306 £ (₨409) | ₨670 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,712 £ (₨536) | ₨154 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 370 £ (₨116) | ₨52 | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,088 £ (₨341) | ₨351 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,160 £ (₨1,929) | ₨1,711 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,515 £ (₨475) | ₨131 | + 263% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 534 £ (₨167) | ₨74 | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 515,211 £ (₨161,359) | ₨69,698 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 240,229 £ (₨75,237) | ₨39,575 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75,000 £ (₨23,489) | ₨10,992 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,537 £ (₨26,789) | ₨49,835 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨32,659 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 59,109 £ (₨18,512) | ₨8,932 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,000 £ (₨2,506) | ₨2,615 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 275,391 £ (₨86,250) | ₨44,544 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 £ (₨56,374) | ₨17,122 | + 229% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨627 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨266 | - | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,883 £ (₨3,722) | ₨3,054 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,189 £ (₨5,697) | ₨5,408 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,031 £ (₨13,164) | ₨8,399 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,530 £ (₨4,864) | ₨5,317 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,326,900 £ (₨1,981,521) | ₨2,463,580 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 550 £ (₨172) | ₨108 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 £ (₨2,506) | ₨1,940 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 £ (₨313) | ₨260 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 £ (₨470) | ₨616 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,108 £ (₨2,852) | ₨1,704 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 421 £ (₨132) | ₨463 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 £ (₨685) | ₨350 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,284 £ (₨1,342) | ₨425 | + 216% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 700 £ (₨219) | ₨247 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 £ (₨235) | ₨150 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,614 £ (₨819) | ₨480 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 11% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,863 £ (₨3,715) | ₨1,765 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,117 £ (₨1,603) | ₨1,458 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,679 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,541 £ (₨10,191) | ₨3,622 | + 181% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,496 £ (₨1,721) | ₨850 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,708 £ (₨535) | ₨437 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,089 £ (₨341) | ₨451 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,456 £ (₨7,346) | ₨58,894 | - 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 £ (₨4.07) | ₨35 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,699 £ (₨2,724) | ₨4,252 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,284 £ (₨402) | ₨262 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,184 prices entered by 499 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan
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