Cost of Living in Syria
Summary of cost of living in Syria:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,388.5$, excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 390.4$, excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Syria is, on average, 64.2% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Syria is, on average, 90.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 5.00 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 20.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 5.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1.65 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.95 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 1.03 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.02 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.61 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.83 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 0.61 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.61 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 1.70 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1.64 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.66 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.40 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.41 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.70 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.44 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.30 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.30 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.32 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.45 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.67 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 0.97 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.04 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 3.00 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.10 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 8.50 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.61 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 4.50 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.98 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 23,073.37 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 21,845.37 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 63.12 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 8.58 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 30.10 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 12.12 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 8.65 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 3.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 55.74 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 1,371.12 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 20.01 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 37.25 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 44.75 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 41.46 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 147.95 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 92.06 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 380.57 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 199.23 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 149.91 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 53.39 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 49.63 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 13.60 |
Prices in Syria
This country had 651 entries in the past 12 months by 49 different contributors.
Last update: 31 October 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 31 October 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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This Page in Other Languages:
 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in Syrien
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 PortuguêsCusto de Vida na Síria
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 ItalianoCosto della vita in Siria
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 FrançaisCoût de la vie en Syrie
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 EspañolCoste de vida en Siria
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