Cost of Living in Syria

Updated: December 01, 2024

If you've ever considered moving to Syria, one of the first questions that likely crossed your mind is, "What is the cost of living in Syria?" After all, it's essential to have a clear picture of your potential expenses before making such a life-changing decision. At this page, we'll dive into the nitty-gritty of the cost of living in Syria and whether the reported $764 per month figure aligns with the average monthly salary of $55.34.

Restaurants

Markets

Transportation

Childcare

Clothing

Rent Per Month

Buy Apartment

Salaries

Syria

restaurant Restaurants	Price	World Range
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	4.0 $
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	17.57 $
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	4.0 $
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	1.47 $
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	2.0 $
Cappuccino (regular)	0.79 $
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	0.66 $
Water (12 oz small bottle)	0.35 $

store Markets	Price	World Range
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	0.75 $
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	0.71 $
Rice (white), (1 lb)	1.15 $
Eggs (regular) (12)	1.58 $
Local Cheese (1 lb)	3.74 $
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	4.06 $
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	8.29 $
Apples (1 lb)	0.81 $
Banana (1 lb)	1.52 $
Oranges (1 lb)	0.56 $
Tomato (1 lb)	0.6 $
Potato (1 lb)	0.46 $
Onion (1 lb)	0.44 $
Lettuce (1 head)	0.34 $
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	0.51 $
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	4.0 $
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	0.85 $
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	1.67 $
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	2.2 $

commute Transportation	Price	World Range
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	0.1 $
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	11.47 $
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	0.9 $
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	1.0 $
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	5.0 $
Gasoline (1 gallon)	0.98 $
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	30923.57 $
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	32354.9 $

mark_as_unread Utilities (Monthly)	Price	World Range
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	25.13 $
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)	0.01 $
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	44.6 $

kitesurfing Sports And Leisure	Price	World Range
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	11.67 $
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	5.02 $
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	3.0 $

child_friendly Childcare	Price	World Range
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	68.12 $
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	1854.97 $

checkroom Clothing And Shoes	Price	World Range
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	22.25 $
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	24.16 $
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	77.87 $
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	45.07 $

night_shelter Rent Per Month	Price	World Range
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	141.65 $
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	97.6 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	324.03 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	184.65 $

home Buy Apartment Price	Price	World Range
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	1335.53 $
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	687.15 $

account_balance_wallet Salaries And Financing	Price	World Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	55.34 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	11.06 %

Dining Out

The cost of dining varies with the type of establishment. A meal at an affordable restaurant averages around 4.0 USD, while a three-course dinner for two at a mid-range restaurant generally costs 17.57 USD.

Groceries

Basic grocery prices are accessible for most essentials. For instance, a gallon of milk costs about 0.75 USD, a loaf of bread 0.71 USD, and a dozen eggs approximately 1.58 USD.

Transportation

Public transport is relatively affordable, with a single trip priced at about 0.1 USD and a monthly pass around 11.47 USD. If you plan to use public transit regularly, these passes offer great value.

Utilities

For an 85 m² apartment, monthly utility bills—including electricity, heating, water, and waste services—average around 25.13 USD.

Sports and Recreation

For those interested in fitness and leisure, a monthly gym membership averages around 11.67 USD, while an hour on a tennis court on weekends costs about 5.02 USD.

Childcare and Education

Families looking for private childcare services will find that a month at a local preschool or kindergarten costs around 68.12 USD. For international schooling options, annual tuition can reach approximately 1854.97 USD.

Clothing and Footwear

Clothing and shoe prices vary widely. A pair of Levi's 501 jeans, for example, costs about 22.25 USD, and mid-range Nike sneakers are priced around 77.87 USD.

Apartment Rentals

Rental prices depend on location, with a one-bedroom apartment in the city center averaging 141.65 USD per month, while one outside the center costs around 97.6 USD.

Real Estate for Purchase

If you're considering buying property, prices per square foot vary as well. In central areas, the price per square foot is roughly 1335.53 USD, while in the suburbs, it's closer to 687.15 USD.

Average Salary and Mortgage Rates

The average monthly net salary here is about 55.34 USD after taxes, and mortgage interest rates for a 20-year fixed-rate loan average around 11.06% annually.

Warnings & Dangers in Syria

OVERALL RISK: HIGH

Syria is extremely dangerous for everyone. It is currently probably the most dangerous destination in the world. If you're in Syria currently, try and find a way to get out of it, if at all possible.

TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: MEDIUM

You should bear in mind that, even there are plenty of ways to get around Syria, traffic is unreliable with plenty of factors affecting its quality, like the near-constant congestion, drivers that drive recklessly and ignore traffic signs, bad roads and poor quality of road signs. You should be careful.

PICKPOCKETS RISK: MEDIUM

The country is destroyed up to a point where they're probably aren't many people on the streets as they are in hiding due to the war that is raging or simply in a state of panic. However, if you find yourself on the streets, keep your belongings tightly by your side.

NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: LOW

Putting aside the man-made disasters that have hit Syria very hard, one of the most prominent natural hazards that Syria is susceptible to is flooding.

MUGGING RISK: MEDIUM

Violent crimes in Syria do exist but are not too common, again, due to the fact that the country is a war zone and every day is a fight for survival.

TERRORISM RISK: HIGH

Chances are extremely high that Syria will be targeted by terrorists while you're there - if you intend to go there. There have been many terrorist attacks already, everywhere in the country, including major cities and the threat comes from many terrorist groups that are active in Syria, like Daesh and Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham

SCAMS RISK: MEDIUM

Scams should be the least of your concerns if you end up in Syria. You should, just in case, double-check your change and agree upon a price before making a deal with someone, whether it's a taxi driver or a merchant.

WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: HIGH

Women aren't safe in Syria. The country isn't dangerous for women particularly, but it is advised for tourists in general, regardless of their gender, not to walk around Syria, be it during day or night, as the country is essentially a war zone.

Cost of Living in Syria

Syria

Restaurants

Markets

Transportation

Utilities (Monthly)

Sports And Leisure

Childcare

Clothing And Shoes

Rent Per Month

Buy Apartment Price

Salaries And Financing