Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Syria Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Syria

😐 Solo nomad: Canada is 186.1% more expensive than Syria without rent, and 336.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Canada is 190.1% more expensive than Syria without rent, and 308.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Canada
Syria
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$18.65 CA$25.39
$4.82 SYP 62.7K
286.93%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 CA$101
$20.26 SYP 263.4K
266.63%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.02 CA$15
$4.91 SYP 63.8K
124.44%
Cappuccino
$3.75 CA$5.11
$0.95 SYP 12.3K
294.74%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.17 CA$2.95
$0.89 SYP 11.5K
143.82%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.68 CA$2.29
$0.48 SYP 6,215
250.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.83 CA$7.94
$1.62 SYP 21.1K
259.88%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.74 CA$7.81
$2.03 SYP 26.4K
182.76%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Canada
Syria
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.24 CA$3.04
$0.81 SYP 10.5K
176.54%
White Bread (500g)
$2.66 CA$3.62
$0.69 SYP 8,994
285.51%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$3.6 CA$4.9
$1.28 SYP 16.7K
181.25%
Eggs
$3.53 CA$4.8
$1.66 SYP 21.6K
112.65%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.32 CA$15.41
$3.65 SYP 47.4K
210.14%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.46 CA$16.96
$6.02 SYP 78.3K
106.98%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.28 CA$20.8
$10.74 SYP 139.7K
42.27%
Apples (1kg)
$4.17 CA$5.68
$0.82 SYP 10.7K
408.54%
Banana (1kg)
$1.5 CA$2.05
$1.68 SYP 21.9K
-10.71%
Oranges (1kg)
$4 CA$5.45
$0.91 SYP 11.8K
339.56%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.07 CA$5.54
$0.68 SYP 8,867
498.53%
Potato (1kg)
$2.78 CA$3.78
$0.62 SYP 8,027
348.39%
Onion (1kg)
$2.73 CA$3.72
$0.66 SYP 8,623
313.64%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.63 CA$3.58
$0.41 SYP 5,322
541.46%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.82 CA$2.48
$0.65 SYP 8,458
180.00%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$14.61 CA$19.88
$3.07 SYP 39.9K
375.90%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.08 CA$17.8
$4.92 SYP 63.9K
165.85%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.01 CA$4.1
$0.96 SYP 12.4K
213.54%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.34 CA$4.55
$1.99 SYP 25.8K
67.84%
🚌 Getting Around
Canada
Syria
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 CA$3.49
$0.11 SYP 1,407
2227.27%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$78.4 CA$107
$8.44 SYP 109.7K
828.55%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.55 CA$4.83
$0.98 SYP 12.7K
262.24%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.55 CA$2.11
$1.02 SYP 13.3K
51.96%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$28.91 CA$39.35
$5.34 SYP 69.4K
441.39%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.16 CA$1.58
$1.97 SYP 25.6K
-41.12%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.6K CA$33.5K
$22.3K SYP 289.4M
10.50%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.9K CA$28.5K
$30.4K SYP 395.5M
-31.28%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Canada
Syria
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$155 CA$211
$78.9 SYP 1M
96.99%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$45.2 CA$61.5
$8.58 SYP 111.5K
426.81%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$62.4 CA$84.9
$30.51 SYP 396.6K
104.49%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Canada
Syria
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$42.82 CA$58.3
$12.42 SYP 161.5K
244.77%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.72 CA$24.11
$5.6 SYP 72.8K
216.43%
Cinema Ticket
$11.25 CA$15.31
$3.05 SYP 39.6K
268.85%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Canada
Syria
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$804 CA$1,094
$50.7 SYP 658.5K
1487.36%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12K CA$16.4K
$1,750 SYP 22.8M
587.96%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Canada
Syria
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$56.7 CA$77.2
$20.7 SYP 269.1K
173.77%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.61 CA$56.6
$26.59 SYP 345.7K
56.49%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$90.2 CA$123
$53.3 SYP 692.3K
69.37%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 CA$147
$46.56 SYP 605.3K
131.98%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Canada
Syria
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,364 CA$1,857
$139 SYP 1.8M
882.07%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,208 CA$1,645
$78.1 SYP 1M
1446.72%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,179 CA$2,966
$326 SYP 4.2M
569.21%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,835 CA$2,497
$169 SYP 2.2M
988.60%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,152 CA$8,374
$1,533 SYP 19.9M
301.40%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,409 CA$6,001
$646 SYP 8.4M
582.79%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Canada
Syria
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,867 CA$3,903
$51 SYP 663.3K
5519.44%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.33
13
-51.31%

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

Last update for Canada: October 28, 2025

Last update for Syria: October 28, 2025

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