Cost of living in Syria compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Syria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,000 £ (₨1,402) | ₨460 | + 205% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17,500 £ (₨1,227) | ₨701 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,250 £ (₨438) | ₨235 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 419 £ (₨29) | ₨123 | - 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,000 £ (₨280) | ₨168 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,750 £ (₨123) | ₨86 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,750 £ (₨614) | ₨648 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 £ (₨175) | ₨157 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,500 £ (₨175) | ₨47 | + 270% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,000 £ (₨491) | ₨223 | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,500 £ (₨806) | ₨1,889 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,250 £ (₨368) | ₨147 | + 151% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 375 £ (₨26) | ₨71 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 44% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Syria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,000,000 £ (₨70,123) | ₨55,160 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 200,000 £ (₨14,025) | ₨38,845 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 £ (₨3,506) | ₨13,618 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 500,000 £ (₨35,062) | ₨53,433 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 150,000 £ (₨10,519) | ₨50,429 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,500 £ (₨877) | ₨14,783 | - 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 7,981 £ (₨560) | ₨2,526 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 700,000 £ (₨49,086) | ₨47,868 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 £ (₨24,543) | ₨18,267 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 £ (₨1,052) | ₨809 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,500 £ (₨386) | ₨654 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 4% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Syria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 70,000 £ (₨4,909) | ₨3,534 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 90,000 £ (₨6,311) | ₨5,273 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 90,000 £ (₨6,311) | ₨14,968 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 90,000 £ (₨6,311) | ₨7,937 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 57% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Syria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 £ (₨350,617) | ₨1,996,870 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,500 £ (₨105) | ₨133 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,500 £ (₨456) | ₨2,592 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 21% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Syria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 £ (₨351) | ₨440 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 £ (₨105) | ₨356 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,108 £ (₨639) | ₨1,396 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,250 £ (₨368) | ₨1,267 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,563 £ (₨460) | ₨764 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,000 £ (₨491) | ₨455 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨250 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,250 £ (₨368) | ₨124 | + 198% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨528 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 9% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Syria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,000 £ (₨2,454) | ₨1,488 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28,000 £ (₨1,963) | ₨1,150 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,411 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,000 £ (₨4,909) | ₨3,400 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 £ (₨491) | ₨720 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,250 £ (₨368) | ₨426 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,250 £ (₨368) | ₨499 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,456 £ (₨1,645) | ₨68,038 | - 98% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.57 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨3,574 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,250 £ (₨368) | ₨247 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,049 prices entered by 345 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Syria is 17% cheaper than in Pakistan
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