Syria vs United States
United States is about 78% pricier than Syria overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 22.4 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in food. On quality of life, United States scores higher (91 vs 68 of 100).
Metric Syria United States
Price level (US=100) 22.4 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $4,772 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $4,610 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 13.4% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Syria United States
Housing & utilities 16 215
Food 72 117
Transport 31 116
Restaurants & hotels 70 142
Health 20 208
Communication 10 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Syria United States
Quality-of-life score 68/100 91/100
Life expectancy 73 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.1 5.8
Internet users 34% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Syria more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 78% pricier than Syria overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Syria would cost roughly $446,500 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Syria or United States?
United States scores higher, 91 vs 68 out of 100.
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