Cost of Living Comparison Between Syria and United States Cost of Living Comparison Between Syria and United States

🙂 Solo nomad: Syria is 67.5% cheaper than United States without rent, and 80.9% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Syria is 67.4% cheaper than United States without rent, and 79.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Syria
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.82 SYP 62.7K
$20.33 $20.33
-76.29%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$20.26 SYP 263.4K
$74.4 $74.4
-72.76%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.91 SYP 63.8K
$11.49 $11.49
-57.27%
Cappuccino
$0.95 SYP 12.3K
$5.09 $5.09
-81.34%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.89 SYP 11.5K
$2.54 $2.54
-64.96%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.48 SYP 6,215
$2.11 $2.11
-77.25%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.62 SYP 21.1K
$6.09 $6.09
-73.40%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.03 SYP 26.4K
$7.1 $7.1
-71.41%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Syria
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.81 SYP 10.5K
$1.08 $1.08
-25.00%
White Bread (500g)
$0.69 SYP 8,994
$3.7 $3.7
-81.35%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.28 SYP 16.7K
$4.65 $4.65
-72.47%
Eggs
$1.66 SYP 21.6K
$4.21 $4.21
-60.57%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$3.65 SYP 47.4K
$12.75 $12.75
-71.37%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.02 SYP 78.3K
$12.24 $12.24
-50.82%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.74 SYP 139.7K
$16.08 $16.08
-33.21%
Apples (1kg)
$0.82 SYP 10.7K
$5.41 $5.41
-84.84%
Banana (1kg)
$1.68 SYP 21.9K
$1.73 $1.73
-2.89%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.91 SYP 11.8K
$4.37 $4.37
-79.18%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.68 SYP 8,867
$4.94 $4.94
-86.23%
Potato (1kg)
$0.62 SYP 8,027
$2.88 $2.88
-78.47%
Onion (1kg)
$0.66 SYP 8,623
$3.07 $3.07
-78.50%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.41 SYP 5,322
$2.25 $2.25
-81.78%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.65 SYP 8,458
$2.21 $2.21
-70.59%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.07 SYP 39.9K
$10.09 $10.09
-69.57%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.92 SYP 63.9K
$14.73 $14.73
-66.60%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.96 SYP 12.4K
$1.91 $1.91
-49.74%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.99 SYP 25.8K
$3.54 $3.54
-43.79%
🚌 Getting Around
Syria
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.11 SYP 1,407
$2.56 $2.56
-95.70%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$8.44 SYP 109.7K
$63.9 $63.9
-86.78%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.98 SYP 12.7K
$3.81 $3.81
-74.28%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.02 SYP 13.3K
$1.77 $1.77
-42.37%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.34 SYP 69.4K
$30.4 $30.4
-82.43%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.97 SYP 25.6K
$0.94 $0.94
109.57%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$22.3K SYP 289.4M
$30K $30K
-25.69%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$30.4K SYP 395.5M
$25.8K $25.8K
17.99%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Syria
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$78.9 SYP 1M
$209 $209
-62.20%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$8.58 SYP 111.5K
$57.9 $57.9
-85.17%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$30.51 SYP 396.6K
$71.1 $71.1
-57.08%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Syria
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$12.42 SYP 161.5K
$45.88 $45.88
-72.93%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$5.6 SYP 72.8K
$22.25 $22.25
-74.83%
Cinema Ticket
$3.05 SYP 39.6K
$14.14 $14.14
-78.43%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Syria
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$50.7 SYP 658.5K
$1,373 $1,373
-96.31%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,750 SYP 22.8M
$22.4K $22.4K
-92.17%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Syria
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$20.7 SYP 269.1K
$51.5 $51.5
-59.81%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$26.59 SYP 345.7K
$41.96 $41.96
-36.63%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$53.3 SYP 692.3K
$88.3 $88.3
-39.71%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$46.56 SYP 605.3K
$112 $112
-58.28%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Syria
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$139 SYP 1.8M
$1,731 $1,731
-91.98%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$78.1 SYP 1M
$1,446 $1,446
-94.60%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$326 SYP 4.2M
$2,846 $2,846
-88.56%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$169 SYP 2.2M
$2,366 $2,366
-92.88%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,533 SYP 19.9M
$3,245 $3,245
-52.76%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$646 SYP 8.4M
$2,667 $2,667
-75.78%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Syria
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$51 SYP 663.3K
$4,312 $4,312
-98.82%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13
6.51
99.69%

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Last update for Syria: October 28, 2025

Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

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