Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Syria Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Syria

😐 Solo nomad: Australia is 173.3% more expensive than Syria without rent, and 328.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Australia is 186.3% more expensive than Syria without rent, and 289.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Australia
Syria
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$15.97 A$24.47
$4.82 SYP 62.7K
231.33%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$77.2 A$118
$20.26 SYP 263.4K
280.80%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.66 A$14.8
$4.91 SYP 63.8K
96.74%
Cappuccino
$3.57 A$5.48
$0.95 SYP 12.3K
275.79%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.64 A$4.04
$0.89 SYP 11.5K
196.63%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.22 A$3.41
$0.48 SYP 6,215
362.50%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.57 A$10.06
$1.62 SYP 21.1K
305.56%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.98 A$10.7
$2.03 SYP 26.4K
243.84%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Australia
Syria
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.5 A$2.3
$0.81 SYP 10.5K
85.19%
White Bread (500g)
$2.42 A$3.7
$0.69 SYP 8,994
250.72%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.02 A$3.1
$1.28 SYP 16.7K
57.81%
Eggs
$4.38 A$6.71
$1.66 SYP 21.6K
163.86%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.86 A$13.58
$3.65 SYP 47.4K
142.74%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.26 A$12.66
$6.02 SYP 78.3K
37.21%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$14.14 A$21.66
$10.74 SYP 139.7K
31.66%
Apples (1kg)
$3.24 A$4.96
$0.82 SYP 10.7K
295.12%
Banana (1kg)
$2.68 A$4.11
$1.68 SYP 21.9K
59.52%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.86 A$4.39
$0.91 SYP 11.8K
214.29%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.25 A$6.5
$0.68 SYP 8,867
525.00%
Potato (1kg)
$2.55 A$3.91
$0.62 SYP 8,027
311.29%
Onion (1kg)
$2.19 A$3.35
$0.66 SYP 8,623
231.82%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.24 A$3.43
$0.41 SYP 5,322
446.34%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.57 A$2.41
$0.65 SYP 8,458
141.54%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$31.36 A$48.04
$3.07 SYP 39.9K
921.50%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.32 A$20.41
$4.92 SYP 63.9K
170.73%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.61 A$7.06
$0.96 SYP 12.4K
380.21%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.97 A$7.61
$1.99 SYP 25.8K
149.75%
🚌 Getting Around
Australia
Syria
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.97 A$4.54
$0.11 SYP 1,407
2600.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$98 A$150
$8.44 SYP 109.7K
1061.61%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.62 A$5.55
$0.98 SYP 12.7K
269.39%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.82 A$2.79
$1.02 SYP 13.3K
78.43%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$37.78 A$57.9
$5.34 SYP 69.4K
607.49%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.2 A$1.84
$1.97 SYP 25.6K
-39.09%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.1K A$44.6K
$22.3K SYP 289.4M
30.75%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.5K A$34.5K
$30.4K SYP 395.5M
-25.94%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Australia
Syria
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$180 A$276
$78.9 SYP 1M
128.37%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$26.23 A$40.19
$8.58 SYP 111.5K
205.71%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$52.8 A$80.9
$30.51 SYP 396.6K
73.16%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Australia
Syria
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$46.77 A$71.7
$12.42 SYP 161.5K
276.57%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.37 A$25.08
$5.6 SYP 72.8K
192.32%
Cinema Ticket
$13.82 A$21.18
$3.05 SYP 39.6K
353.11%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Australia
Syria
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,599 A$2,450
$50.7 SYP 658.5K
3056.80%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.3K A$18.8K
$1,750 SYP 22.8M
601.59%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Australia
Syria
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$71.7 A$110
$20.7 SYP 269.1K
246.18%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$51.5 A$78.8
$26.59 SYP 345.7K
93.49%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 A$155
$53.3 SYP 692.3K
89.77%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$110 A$168
$46.56 SYP 605.3K
135.82%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Australia
Syria
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,395 A$2,137
$139 SYP 1.8M
904.05%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,106 A$1,694
$78.1 SYP 1M
1314.95%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,271 A$3,480
$326 SYP 4.2M
597.54%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,775 A$2,719
$169 SYP 2.2M
953.13%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,985 A$10.7K
$1,533 SYP 19.9M
355.71%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$5,106 A$7,823
$646 SYP 8.4M
690.83%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Australia
Syria
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,626 A$5,555
$51 SYP 663.3K
7006.70%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.35
13
-51.15%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Australia: October 29, 2025

Last update for Syria: October 28, 2025

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