- Cost of Living
- Syria
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Syria compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 4% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,142 £ (₨852) | ₨559 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,685 £ (₨457) | ₨610 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,011 £ (₨274) | ₨222 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 369 £ (₨100) | ₨108 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 444 £ (₨120) | ₨121 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 267 £ (₨72) | ₨80 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 717 £ (₨194) | ₨439 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 508 £ (₨138) | ₨154 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 231 £ (₨63) | ₨40 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 538 £ (₨146) | ₨293 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,600 £ (₨705) | ₨2,141 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 574 £ (₨155) | ₨117 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 400 £ (₨108) | ₨56 | + 95% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 5% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 240,000 £ (₨65,049) | ₨57,192 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 137,500 £ (₨37,268) | ₨36,148 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,500 £ (₨4,743) | ₨8,238 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 120,714 £ (₨32,718) | ₨44,615 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 77,500 £ (₨21,006) | ₨25,516 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,000 £ (₨3,795) | ₨6,795 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,698 £ (₨2,357) | ₨2,646 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 250,143 £ (₨67,798) | ₨39,967 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,000 £ (₨36,590) | ₨11,006 | + 232% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,518 £ (₨683) | ₨499 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 £ (₨407) | ₨1,104 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,073 £ (₨4,627) | ₨2,600 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 22,500 £ (₨6,098) | ₨4,026 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,833 £ (₨8,357) | ₨6,156 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,667 £ (₨7,228) | ₨5,351 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 0% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 £ (₨1,897,272) | ₨1,833,160 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 318 £ (₨86) | ₨90 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,481 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 0% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 £ (₨136) | ₨227 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,350 £ (₨366) | ₨652 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨2,133 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 500 £ (₨136) | ₨444 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,171 £ (₨318) | ₨275 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,029 £ (₨279) | ₨340 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 600 £ (₨163) | ₨142 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,375 £ (₨373) | ₨109 | + 243% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 £ (₨407) | ₨637 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 37% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 £ (₨1,897) | ₨1,494 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,653 £ (₨1,261) | ₨1,128 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,688 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,914 £ (₨3,500) | ₨3,101 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 £ (₨813) | ₨526 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 £ (₨271) | ₨392 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 £ (₨217) | ₨548 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨55,238 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 £ (₨3.98) | ₨49 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,350 £ (₨1,992) | ₨4,025 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 950 £ (₨257) | ₨185 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,672 prices entered by 559 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 8% cheaper than in Pakistan
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