Cost of living in Syria compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Syria is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Syria | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,000 £ ($8) | $17 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,708 £ ($11) | $9 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,437 £ ($3.36) | $5.06 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,073 £ ($0.82) | $0.99 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 £ ($4.38) | $3.33 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,246 £ ($0.89) | $4.43 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,479 £ ($3.77) | $7 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,083 £ ($1.23) | $3.91 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,617 £ ($1.04) | $1.94 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,417 £ ($2.55) | $3.28 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,375 £ ($8) | $16 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7,146 £ ($2.84) | $2.25 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 667 £ ($0.27) | $2.46 | - 89% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Syria is 71% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Syria | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,291,660 £ ($514) | $2,514 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 850,000 £ ($338) | $1,958 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 469,993 £ ($187) | $203 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 674,997 £ ($269) | $1,778 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 650,000 £ ($259) | $1,342 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 475,000 £ ($189) | $139 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19,614 £ ($8) | $56 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,545,820 £ ($615) | $300 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 583,330 £ ($232) | $135 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,542 £ ($11) | $12 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,958 £ ($5.56) | $26 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Syria is 20% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Syria | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 125,416 £ ($50) | $51 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 183,332 £ ($73) | $46 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 145,416 £ ($58) | $92 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 154,166 £ ($61) | $120 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Syria is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Syria | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 £ ($1,990) | $25,409 | - 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,285 £ ($1.31) | $1.06 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $77 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Syria is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Syria | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,083 £ ($3.62) | $7 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 £ ($3.98) | $19 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 £ ($20) | $125 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,250 £ ($2.09) | $7 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,563 £ ($2.61) | $4.17 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17,500 £ ($7) | $5.50 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,500 £ ($4.98) | $4.18 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,562 £ ($2.61) | $2.05 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,000 £ ($30) | $25 | + 18% | |
| 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 | 55,416 £ ($22) | $49 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58,333 £ ($23) | $27 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 180,000 £ ($72) | $192 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 233,331 £ ($93) | $83 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,416 £ ($8) | $13 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,937 £ ($4.35) | $5.19 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,854 £ ($5.51) | $6 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,250,000 £ ($1,294) | $499 | + 159% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 £ ($40) | $53 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,681 £ ($4.25) | $9 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,247 prices entered by 2,620 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Syria is 46% cheaper than in United States
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