Cost of living in Syria compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,947 £ ($17) | $15 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203 £ ($4.29) | $8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,166 £ ($2.27) | $4.34 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 368 £ ($0.72) | $0.88 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 554 £ ($1.08) | $2.98 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 275 £ ($0.54) | $4.03 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,306 £ ($2.55) | $6 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 318 £ ($0.62) | $3.36 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 229 £ ($0.45) | $1.77 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,088 £ ($2.12) | $3.16 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,160 £ ($12) | $14 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 577 £ ($1.13) | $1.94 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 213 £ ($0.42) | $2.04 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 262,091 £ ($511) | $2,261 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 125,078 £ ($244) | $1,626 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75,000 £ ($146) | $176 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,537 £ ($167) | $1,630 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 70,525 £ ($137) | $1,157 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 59,109 £ ($115) | $109 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,000 £ ($16) | $47 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 275,391 £ ($537) | $296 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180,000 £ ($351) | $118 | + 198% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,887 £ ($25) | $49 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,189 £ ($35) | $45 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 42,031 £ ($82) | $86 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,530 £ ($30) | $112 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,326,900 £ ($12,333) | $22,927 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 550 £ ($1.07) | $0.75 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,000 £ ($16) | $81 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 £ ($1.95) | $7 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 £ ($2.92) | $20 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 8,799 £ ($17) | $111 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 421 £ ($0.82) | $7 | - 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 £ ($4.27) | $3.56 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,751 £ ($3.41) | $5.11 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 700 £ ($1.36) | $3.57 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 £ ($1.46) | $1.83 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 £ ($3.90) | $22 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,019 £ ($27) | $45 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,758 £ ($7) | $25 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $222 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,541 £ ($63) | $74 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,496 £ ($11) | $12 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,708 £ ($3.33) | $4.84 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,089 £ ($2.12) | $5.82 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,456 £ ($46) | $397 | - 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 £ ($0.03) | $0.19 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,699 £ ($17) | $53 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,284 £ ($2.50) | $8 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 43,479 prices entered by 5,567 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.00195
USD
/
SYP
*
Cost of living in Syria is 57% cheaper than in United States
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Angola is 43% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Armenia is 64% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in United States
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in United States
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in United States
- Cost of living in Argentina is 64% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Anguilla is about the same as in United States
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 5% cheaper than in United States