Cost of living in Syria compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,093 £ ($9) | $15 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,199 £ ($4.93) | $8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,700 £ ($1.35) | $4.26 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 732 £ ($0.58) | $0.87 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 801 £ ($0.64) | $2.88 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 397 £ ($0.32) | $4.18 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,306 £ ($1.04) | $6 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,712 £ ($1.36) | $3.44 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 370 £ ($0.29) | $1.76 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,088 £ ($0.87) | $3.11 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,160 £ ($4.90) | $14 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,515 £ ($1.20) | $1.99 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 534 £ ($0.42) | $2.19 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 515,211 £ ($410) | $2,194 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 240,229 £ ($191) | $1,576 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75,000 £ ($60) | $179 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,541 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,143 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 59,109 £ ($47) | $113 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,000 £ ($6) | $52 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 275,391 £ ($219) | $270 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 £ ($143) | $127 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 71% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,883 £ ($9) | $47 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,189 £ ($14) | $43 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,031 £ ($33) | $86 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,530 £ ($12) | $107 | - 88% | |
| Transportation | - 79% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 79% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,326,900 £ ($5,031) | $23,539 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 550 £ ($0.44) | $0.66 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 £ ($6) | $73 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 81% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 £ ($0.80) | $7 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 £ ($1.19) | $16 | - 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,108 £ ($7) | $111 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 421 £ ($0.34) | $7 | - 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 £ ($1.74) | $3.46 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,284 £ ($3.41) | $4.84 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 700 £ ($0.56) | $3.66 | - 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 £ ($0.60) | $1.81 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,614 £ ($2.08) | $22 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 80% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,863 £ ($9) | $46 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,117 £ ($4.07) | $25 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $200 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,541 £ ($26) | $78 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,496 £ ($4.37) | $12 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,708 £ ($1.36) | $4.94 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,089 £ ($0.87) | $5.64 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,456 £ ($19) | $425 | - 96% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 £ ($0.01) | $0.25 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,699 £ ($7) | $49 | - 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,284 £ ($1.02) | $8 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 32,140 prices entered by 4,178 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Syria is 69% cheaper than in United States
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