MigrantoCost of living in Syria
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Syria
Spending runs from $43 a month in the poorest fifth to $161 in the richest
Per person, whole country
$82
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
$43richest 20%
$161
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Key facts
The cost of living in Syria in numbers
The cheapest of its neighbours
No neighbouring country is cheaper. The same basket costs $635 here against $769 in Iraq, the closest on price.
How living costs in Syria compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Syria against other countries
No price survey covers this country, so it is not placed on the scale.
Data source: household consumption 2022 (World Bank), price levels (income-anchored estimate), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Cost of living in Syria
$43/mo
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Take-home
$953
vs $1,200 in your country
Potential savings
$910
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Syria?
A typical person in Syria spends about $82 a month — around $984 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Syria?
By spending, Syria ranks #159 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about $82 a month, the poorest 20% about $43 and the richest 20% about $161. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Syria in US dollars?
The cost of living in Syria is about $82 a month, or roughly $984 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Syria?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about $43 a month per person, a typical one around $82, and a comfortable life around $109. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is Syria an expensive country to live in?
No. Syria is more expensive than 14% of countries worldwide and ranks 17th of 17 in the Middle East by cost of living.
What currency is used in Syria?
Syria uses the Syrian Pound (SYP). Amounts on this page are shown in US dollars; the currency switcher converts them.
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