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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 212.3% more expensive than Syria without rent, and 435% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 215% more expensive than Syria without rent, and 382.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Syria
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.36 $20.36
$4.77 SYP 543
326.83%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 $74.3
$20.31 SYP 2,316
266.03%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.42 $11.42
$4.88 SYP 557
134.02%
Cappuccino
$5.21 $5.21
$0.98 SYP 112
431.63%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.62 $2.62
$0.88 SYP 99.9
197.73%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.15 $2.15
$0.49 SYP 55.8
338.78%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.84 $5.84
$1.64 SYP 187
256.10%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.18 $7.18
$2.03 SYP 231
253.69%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Syria
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$0.80 SYP 91.4
35.00%
White Bread (500g)
$3.59 $3.59
$0.74 SYP 84.2
385.14%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.71 $4.71
$1.24 SYP 141
279.84%
Eggs
$4.38 $4.38
$1.70 SYP 194
157.65%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.67 $12.67
$3.82 SYP 436
231.68%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.40 $12.40
$6.07 SYP 692
104.28%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.39 $16.39
$10.69 SYP 1,219
53.32%
Apples (1kg)
$5.16 $5.16
$0.82 SYP 93.6
529.27%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$1.75 SYP 200
-1.71%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.47 $4.47
$0.86 SYP 98.0
419.77%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.01 $5.01
$0.68 SYP 77.2
636.76%
Potato (1kg)
$2.91 $2.91
$0.62 SYP 70.6
369.35%
Onion (1kg)
$3.06 $3.06
$0.63 SYP 72.0
385.71%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.16 $2.16
$0.38 SYP 43.18
468.42%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$0.64 SYP 73.5
245.31%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.93 $9.93
$2.92 SYP 333
240.07%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.94 $14.94
$4.88 SYP 556
206.15%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.03 SYP 118
85.44%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.70 $3.70
$1.88 SYP 214
96.81%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Syria
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.55 $2.55
$0.11 SYP 12.14
2218.18%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$65.0 $65.0
$8.52 SYP 971
663.38%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$1.03 SYP 117
258.25%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$0.99 SYP 113
79.80%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.24 $30.24
$5.33 SYP 608
467.35%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.95 $0.95
$1.96 SYP 223
-51.53%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.7K $29.7K
$22.1K SYP 2.5M
34.50%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$30.6K SYP 3.5M
-14.11%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Syria
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$210 $210
$79.8 SYP 9,101
162.46%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$58.3 $58.3
$8.87 SYP 1,011
557.27%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.1 $72.1
$30.23 SYP 3,446
138.47%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Syria
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.90 $45.90
$12.56 SYP 1,432
265.45%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.20 $22.20
$5.80 SYP 661
282.76%
Cinema Ticket
$14.25 $14.25
$2.94 SYP 335
384.69%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Syria
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,367 $1,367
$50.2 SYP 5,722
2623.17%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.8K $22.8K
$1,724 SYP 196.5K
1221.66%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Syria
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.0 $53.0
$20.96 SYP 2,390
152.86%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.96 $42.96
$26.92 SYP 3,069
59.58%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.4 $89.4
$53.2 SYP 6,061
68.22%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$113 $113
$47.56 SYP 5,421
138.31%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Syria
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,766 $1,766
$140 SYP 15.9K
1165.78%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,460 $1,460
$80.4 SYP 9,162
1716.34%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,865 $2,865
$322 SYP 36.7K
790.51%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,360 $2,360
$169 SYP 19.3K
1292.23%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,427 $3,427
$1,548 SYP 176.5K
121.34%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,624 $2,624
$582 SYP 66.3K
351.06%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Syria
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,306 $4,306
$51.7 SYP 5,897
8223.47%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
13
-49.92%

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Last update for United States: April 12, 2026

Last update for Syria: April 12, 2026

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