Cost of living in Syria compared to United States
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Syria | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17,124 £ ($7) | $19 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,910 £ ($10) | $10 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16,002 £ ($6) | $5.78 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,666 £ ($2.26) | $1.08 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,918 £ ($4.74) | $4.95 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,861 £ ($1.54) | $4.70 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,919 £ ($4.74) | $7 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,528 £ ($1.80) | $4.66 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,868 £ ($1.54) | $2.49 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11,029 £ ($4.39) | $3.12 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,531 £ ($10) | $16 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,578 £ ($2.22) | $2.77 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,675 £ ($0.67) | $2.98 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Syria | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,271,150 £ ($904) | $2,823 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,025,160 £ ($408) | $2,138 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 791,047 £ ($315) | $220 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,927,480 £ ($767) | $1,886 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,281,530 £ ($510) | $1,441 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 411,847 £ ($164) | $146 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36,580 £ ($15) | $64 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,602,300 £ ($1,036) | $295 | + 251% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,040,790 £ ($414) | $133 | + 210% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,256 £ ($8) | $14 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 £ ($8) | $31 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 134% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Syria | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 161,699 £ ($64) | $54 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 374,687 £ ($149) | $45 | + 231% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 280,750 £ ($112) | $93 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 241,242 £ ($96) | $119 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 37% 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 £ ($33,837) | $27,910 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,739 £ ($2.28) | $1.05 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,139 £ ($20) | $79 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Syria | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,257 £ ($1.69) | $8 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,632 £ ($2.64) | $21 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 £ ($20) | $140 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,982 £ ($3.18) | $8 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,964 £ ($4.76) | $4.80 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,502 £ ($4.58) | $6 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,185 £ ($2.46) | $4.72 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,906 £ ($3.15) | $2.25 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,766 £ ($22) | $27 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Syria is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Syria | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61,429 £ ($24) | $55 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 29,469 £ ($12) | $28 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 180,000 £ ($72) | $195 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 340,270 £ ($135) | $89 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34,056 £ ($14) | $14 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,248 £ ($10) | $5.21 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45,035 £ ($18) | $6 | + 186% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,029,040 £ ($808) | $554 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,057 £ ($16) | $54 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,121 £ ($5.22) | $10 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,830 prices entered by 2,803 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Syria is 33% cheaper than in United States
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