Cost of living in Syria compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 202% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 202% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Syria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17,124 £ (₨1,894) | ₨723 | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,910 £ (₨2,866) | ₨814 | + 252% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16,002 £ (₨1,770) | ₨286 | + 518% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,666 £ (₨627) | ₨152 | + 313% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,918 £ (₨1,318) | ₨247 | + 434% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,861 £ (₨427) | ₨135 | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,919 £ (₨1,318) | ₨942 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,528 £ (₨501) | ₨239 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,868 £ (₨428) | ₨81 | + 428% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11,029 £ (₨1,220) | ₨537 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,531 £ (₨2,713) | ₨2,196 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,578 £ (₨617) | ₨196 | + 214% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,675 £ (₨185) | ₨91 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 140% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Syria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,271,150 £ (₨251,195) | ₨108,114 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,025,160 £ (₨113,385) | ₨59,217 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 791,047 £ (₨87,492) | ₨29,806 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,927,480 £ (₨213,184) | ₨75,150 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,281,530 £ (₨141,740) | ₨49,593 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 411,847 £ (₨45,551) | ₨25,724 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36,580 £ (₨4,046) | ₨2,326 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,602,300 £ (₨287,821) | ₨56,359 | + 411% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,040,790 £ (₨115,114) | ₨26,964 | + 327% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,256 £ (₨2,130) | ₨1,379 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 £ (₨2,212) | ₨1,763 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 520% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 520% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Syria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 161,699 £ (₨17,884) | ₨3,311 | + 440% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 374,687 £ (₨41,441) | ₨5,017 | + 726% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 280,750 £ (₨31,052) | ₨9,965 | + 212% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 241,242 £ (₨26,682) | ₨15,708 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 92% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Syria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,000,000 £ (₨9,401,204) | ₨3,245,060 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,739 £ (₨635) | ₨231 | + 175% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60,000 £ (₨6,636) | ₨5,123 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Syria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,257 £ (₨471) | ₨749 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,632 £ (₨733) | ₨1,242 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 £ (₨5,530) | ₨2,032 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,982 £ (₨883) | ₨673 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,964 £ (₨1,323) | ₨743 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,502 £ (₨1,272) | ₨796 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,185 £ (₨684) | ₨400 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,906 £ (₨874) | ₨260 | + 236% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,529 £ (₨5,036) | ₨1,148 | + 339% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 126% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Syria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61,429 £ (₨6,794) | ₨9,721 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 29,469 £ (₨3,259) | ₨1,757 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 180,000 £ (₨19,908) | ₨2,863 | + 595% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 340,270 £ (₨37,635) | ₨10,233 | + 268% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34,056 £ (₨3,767) | ₨3,759 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,248 £ (₨2,903) | ₨638 | + 355% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45,035 £ (₨4,981) | ₨510 | + 876% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,029,040 £ (₨224,417) | ₨79,985 | + 181% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,057 £ (₨4,541) | ₨4,354 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,121 £ (₨1,451) | ₨288 | + 404% | |
| TOTAL | + 146% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,589 prices entered by 364 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 146% more expensive than in Pakistan
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