Cost of living in Syria compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 81% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Syria | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43,836 £ ($3.37) | $21 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41,607 £ ($3.20) | $12 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55,556 £ ($4.27) | $5.84 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,695 £ ($0.59) | $1.11 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,000 £ ($0.92) | $5.45 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 £ ($0.19) | $4.89 | - 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,514 £ ($0.65) | $7 | - 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,530 £ ($0.19) | $4.34 | - 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,836 £ ($0.14) | $2.34 | - 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,095 £ ($0.31) | $3.55 | - 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,000 £ ($1.54) | $18 | - 91% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8,302 £ ($0.64) | $2.95 | - 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 £ ($0.31) | $3.15 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 74% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Syria | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $3,211 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,200,000 £ ($92) | $2,486 | - 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 800,000 £ ($62) | $234 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,200,000 £ ($169) | $2,262 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,400,000 £ ($108) | $1,671 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 £ ($31) | $172 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 £ ($1.92) | $62 | - 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,602,300 £ ($200) | $252 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,040,790 £ ($80) | $151 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,256 £ ($1.48) | $15 | - 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 £ ($1.54) | $35 | - 96% | |
| Clothes | - 73% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Syria | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 106,229 £ ($8) | $59 | - 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 251,776 £ ($19) | $51 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 319,763 £ ($25) | $105 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 398,224 £ ($31) | $142 | - 78% | |
| Transportation | - 84% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 84% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Syria | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,000,000 £ ($6,538) | $31,010 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,976 £ ($0.61) | $0.94 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,139 £ ($3.86) | $86 | - 96% | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Syria | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,257 £ ($0.33) | $9 | - 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,632 £ ($0.51) | $22 | - 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $170 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,982 £ ($0.61) | $9 | - 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24,846 £ ($1.91) | $5.35 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,000 £ ($0.69) | $7 | - 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,917 £ ($0.92) | $5.22 | - 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11,953 £ ($0.92) | $2.41 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,237 £ ($1.56) | $31 | - 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 74% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Syria | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54,591 £ ($4.20) | $61 | - 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 £ ($1.54) | $31 | - 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $228 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200,000 £ ($15) | $104 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,987 £ ($0.77) | $15 | - 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 £ ($0.46) | $5.90 | - 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,450 £ ($0.96) | $8 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,000,000 £ ($385) | $502 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.54 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 59,645 £ ($4.59) | $72 | - 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,121 £ ($1.01) | $11 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 78% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,331 prices entered by 1,927 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Syria is 78% cheaper than in United States
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