Cost of Living in Syria 2026 — Rent, Food, Tax & BudgetAll figures are shown in EUR for comparability. The local currency of Syria is the Syrian pound (SYP).
Monthly Living Costs in Syria
Average prices from our cost dataset, re-checked on a rolling basis:
1BR Rent
per month, city average
3BR Rent
per month, city average
Groceries
per month, single person
Transport
per month, public transit pass
Utilities
per month, basic apartment
Meal Out
typical price per meal
Monthly budget (single person): €238 (1-bedroom rent + groceries + transport + utilities)
Monthly budget (couple): €291 (shared 1-bedroom rent, two of everything else)
These are national averages — actual costs vary by city and lifestyle.
How Expensive Is Syria Overall?
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index (market data; higher = more expensive) | 11.7 |
| Rent index | 5.1 |
| Groceries index | 27.1 |
| Restaurant price index | 20.1 |
| Local purchasing-power index (higher = stronger) | 6.2 |
| Price level index (World Bank, 2024; US = 100) | 70.1 |
Salaries by Sector
Typical gross annual salaries in Syria from our sector dataset:
| Sector | Typical gross annual (EUR) |
|---|---|
| IT & Software | €8,500 |
| Finance | €7,500 |
| Engineering | €7,000 |
| Healthcare | €5,000 |
| Construction | €4,500 |
| Education | €4,000 |
| Hospitality | €4,000 |
| Retail | €3,000 |
Taxes in Syria
Headline tax figures that shape your take-home pay:
| Tax | Rate / amount |
|---|---|
| Effective income tax at €90k gross | 10.3% |
| Net monthly pay at €90k gross | €5,983 |
| VAT / sales tax | 5% |
| Top personal income-tax rate | 15% |
Worked example: on a €90,000 gross salary, net pay is about €5,983 per month. After rent and essentials (€238), roughly €5,745 per month is left for savings and discretionary spending.
How Syria Compares to Its Neighbours
| Country | 1BR Rent | Groceries | Transport | Cost index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syria | €150 | €45 | €8 | 11.7 |
| Iraq | €280 | €95 | €25 | 36.5 |
| Israel | €1,850 | €280 | €95 | 124.4 |
| Jordan | €420 | €180 | €35 | 44.9 |
Quality of Life Metrics
Beyond cost, these factors shape everyday life in Syria:
Safety index
Healthcare index
Internet speed
English proficiency
Life expectancy
Expat satisfaction
What It Costs to Get In: Visas & Residence
We track 5 residence and visa routes for Syria — see the full Syria visa programme list.
Our engine estimates a minimum financial viability of €238 per month to sustain a move to Syria.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Syria expensive?
Syria has a cost-of-living index of 11.7 (higher = more expensive). A 1-bedroom apartment averages €150 per month and a single person spends about €238 per month on rent plus essentials.
How much money do I need per month in Syria?
About €238 per month covers rent and essentials for a single person (1-bedroom rent + groceries + transport + utilities). A couple sharing a 1-bedroom apartment needs about €291 per month.
What is the average rent in Syria?
A 1-bedroom apartment averages €150 per month and a 3-bedroom apartment averages €280 per month in Syria. Prices vary significantly between city centres and smaller towns.
What do people earn in Syria?
Typical gross annual salaries in Syria range from €3,000 (Retail) to €8,500 (IT & Software), based on our sector dataset.
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