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

🙂 Solo nomad: Syria is 63.4% cheaper than Australia without rent, and 76.6% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Syria is 65.1% cheaper than Australia without rent, and 74.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Syria
Australia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.82 SYP 62.7K
$15.97 A$24.47
-69.82%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$20.26 SYP 263.4K
$77.2 A$118
-73.74%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.91 SYP 63.8K
$9.66 A$14.8
-49.17%
Cappuccino
$0.95 SYP 12.3K
$3.57 A$5.48
-73.39%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.89 SYP 11.5K
$2.64 A$4.04
-66.29%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.48 SYP 6,215
$2.22 A$3.41
-78.38%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.62 SYP 21.1K
$6.57 A$10.06
-75.34%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.03 SYP 26.4K
$6.98 A$10.7
-70.92%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Syria
Australia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.81 SYP 10.5K
$1.5 A$2.3
-46.00%
White Bread (500g)
$0.69 SYP 8,994
$2.42 A$3.7
-71.49%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.28 SYP 16.7K
$2.02 A$3.1
-36.63%
Eggs
$1.66 SYP 21.6K
$4.38 A$6.71
-62.10%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$3.65 SYP 47.4K
$8.86 A$13.58
-58.80%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.02 SYP 78.3K
$8.26 A$12.66
-27.12%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.74 SYP 139.7K
$14.14 A$21.66
-24.05%
Apples (1kg)
$0.82 SYP 10.7K
$3.24 A$4.96
-74.69%
Banana (1kg)
$1.68 SYP 21.9K
$2.68 A$4.11
-37.31%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.91 SYP 11.8K
$2.86 A$4.39
-68.18%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.68 SYP 8,867
$4.25 A$6.5
-84.00%
Potato (1kg)
$0.62 SYP 8,027
$2.55 A$3.91
-75.69%
Onion (1kg)
$0.66 SYP 8,623
$2.19 A$3.35
-69.86%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.41 SYP 5,322
$2.24 A$3.43
-81.70%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.65 SYP 8,458
$1.57 A$2.41
-58.60%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.07 SYP 39.9K
$31.36 A$48.04
-90.21%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.92 SYP 63.9K
$13.32 A$20.41
-63.06%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.96 SYP 12.4K
$4.61 A$7.06
-79.18%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.99 SYP 25.8K
$4.97 A$7.61
-59.96%
🚌 Getting Around
Syria
Australia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.11 SYP 1,407
$2.97 A$4.54
-96.30%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$8.44 SYP 109.7K
$98 A$150
-91.39%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.98 SYP 12.7K
$3.62 A$5.55
-72.93%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.02 SYP 13.3K
$1.82 A$2.79
-43.96%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.34 SYP 69.4K
$37.78 A$57.9
-85.87%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.97 SYP 25.6K
$1.2 A$1.84
64.17%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$22.3K SYP 289.4M
$29.1K A$44.6K
-23.52%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$30.4K SYP 395.5M
$22.5K A$34.5K
35.03%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Syria
Australia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$78.9 SYP 1M
$180 A$276
-56.21%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$8.58 SYP 111.5K
$26.23 A$40.19
-67.29%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$30.51 SYP 396.6K
$52.8 A$80.9
-42.25%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Syria
Australia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$12.42 SYP 161.5K
$46.77 A$71.7
-73.44%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$5.6 SYP 72.8K
$16.37 A$25.08
-65.79%
Cinema Ticket
$3.05 SYP 39.6K
$13.82 A$21.18
-77.93%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Syria
Australia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$50.7 SYP 658.5K
$1,599 A$2,450
-96.83%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,750 SYP 22.8M
$12.3K A$18.8K
-85.75%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Syria
Australia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$20.7 SYP 269.1K
$71.7 A$110
-71.11%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$26.59 SYP 345.7K
$51.5 A$78.8
-48.32%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$53.3 SYP 692.3K
$101 A$155
-47.30%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$46.56 SYP 605.3K
$110 A$168
-57.60%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Syria
Australia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$139 SYP 1.8M
$1,395 A$2,137
-90.04%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$78.1 SYP 1M
$1,106 A$1,694
-92.93%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$326 SYP 4.2M
$2,271 A$3,480
-85.66%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$169 SYP 2.2M
$1,775 A$2,719
-90.50%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,533 SYP 19.9M
$6,985 A$10.7K
-78.06%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$646 SYP 8.4M
$5,106 A$7,823
-87.36%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Syria
Australia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$51 SYP 663.3K
$3,626 A$5,555
-98.59%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13
6.35
104.72%

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

Last update for Syria: October 28, 2025

Last update for Australia: October 29, 2025

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