Cost of living in Syria compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,947 £ (₨2,687) | ₨606 | + 343% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203 £ (₨662) | ₨640 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,166 £ (₨350) | ₨246 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 £ (₨111) | ₨108 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 554 £ (₨166) | ₨122 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 275 £ (₨83) | ₨116 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,306 £ (₨392) | ₨483 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 318 £ (₨96) | ₨179 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 229 £ (₨69) | ₨46 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,088 £ (₨327) | ₨356 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,160 £ (₨1,850) | ₨2,688 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 577 £ (₨173) | ₨125 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 213 £ (₨64) | ₨57 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 262,091 £ (₨78,717) | ₨57,299 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 125,078 £ (₨37,566) | ₨36,242 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75,000 £ (₨22,526) | ₨10,189 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,537 £ (₨25,690) | ₨44,504 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 70,525 £ (₨21,181) | ₨30,352 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 59,109 £ (₨17,753) | ₨8,044 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,000 £ (₨2,403) | ₨2,469 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 275,391 £ (₨82,711) | ₨39,082 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 £ (₨54,061) | ₨12,045 | + 349% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨579 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨864 | - | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,887 £ (₨3,871) | ₨2,038 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,189 £ (₨5,463) | ₨3,705 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,031 £ (₨12,623) | ₨6,347 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,530 £ (₨4,664) | ₨5,596 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,326,900 £ (₨1,900,224) | ₨2,042,570 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 550 £ (₨165) | ₨110 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 £ (₨2,403) | ₨2,007 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 £ (₨300) | ₨314 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 £ (₨451) | ₨414 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,976 £ (₨2,095) | ₨1,574 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 421 £ (₨127) | ₨514 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 £ (₨657) | ₨293 | + 124% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,751 £ (₨526) | ₨300 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 700 £ (₨210) | ₨206 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 £ (₨225) | ₨127 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 £ (₨601) | ₨395 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,019 £ (₨4,210) | ₨1,468 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,758 £ (₨1,129) | ₨1,204 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,847 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,541 £ (₨9,773) | ₨3,551 | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,496 £ (₨1,651) | ₨1,050 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,708 £ (₨513) | ₨329 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,089 £ (₨327) | ₨551 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,456 £ (₨7,045) | ₨55,804 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 £ (₨3.90) | ₨4.62 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,699 £ (₨2,613) | ₨4,685 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,284 £ (₨386) | ₨217 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,243 prices entered by 486 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan
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