- Cost of Living
- Syria
- United States
- Comparison
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 | 3,239 £ ($6) | $14 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,875 £ ($3.64) | $8 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,014 £ ($1.97) | $4.52 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 £ ($0.71) | $0.89 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 444 £ ($0.86) | $3.20 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 267 £ ($0.52) | $3.97 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 717 £ ($1.39) | $6 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 508 £ ($0.99) | $3.32 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 231 £ ($0.45) | $1.61 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 538 £ ($1.04) | $3.66 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,600 £ ($5.05) | $15 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 574 £ ($1.11) | $1.93 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 400 £ ($0.78) | $2.13 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 76% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 236,725 £ ($460) | $2,049 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 137,500 £ ($267) | $1,575 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,500 £ ($34) | $177 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 120,714 £ ($234) | $1,587 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 77,705 £ ($151) | $1,131 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,000 £ ($27) | $119 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,698 £ ($17) | $48 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 250,143 £ ($486) | $328 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,000 £ ($262) | $121 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,518 £ ($4.89) | $11 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 £ ($2.91) | $23 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 16,105 £ ($31) | $47 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 21,257 £ ($41) | $45 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 31,515 £ ($61) | $85 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,667 £ ($52) | $115 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,000,000 £ ($13,592) | $22,427 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 318 £ ($0.62) | $0.78 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $85 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 £ ($0.97) | $7 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,350 £ ($2.62) | $19 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $110 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 500 £ ($0.97) | $7 | - 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,171 £ ($2.27) | $3.48 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,029 £ ($2.00) | $5.17 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 600 £ ($1.17) | $3.49 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,375 £ ($2.67) | $1.87 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 £ ($2.91) | $21 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,938 £ ($13) | $45 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,457 £ ($9) | $25 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $175 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,339 £ ($28) | $79 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 £ ($5.83) | $12 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,099 £ ($2.13) | $4.90 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 £ ($1.55) | $5.95 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $423 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.37 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,350 £ ($14) | $53 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 950 £ ($1.84) | $8 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 89,140 prices entered by 12,606 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syria is 58% cheaper than in United States
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