MigrantoCost of living in Syria
Average monthly spending, by standard of living and against other countries
Monthly cost
$82
what a typical person spends
Spending by standard of living
$43richest 20%
$161
Few countries are as cheap to live in as Syria, but the cheapness tells a hard story. After years of war and a currency that has lost most of its value, a foreign wage stretches a very long way — though shortages mean money doesn't always buy what you need, when you need it. With the whole population pulled down together, there's little daylight between how one household lives and the next.
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What it costs to live in Syria
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Cost of living in Syria
$43/mo
vs $800 in your country
Take-home
$953
vs $1,200 in your country
Potential savings
$910
more than in your country
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How living costs in Syria compare
Syria sits at the very bottom — the least expensive country in its region and among the cheapest anywhere. That standing is not a sign of plenty but of an economy hollowed out by conflict and a broken currency, where prices are low because almost no one can pay more. For anyone weighing it, the low cost is real, but it comes wrapped in everything that made it so cheap.
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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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 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.
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