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Cost of Living in Aleppo

Aleppo, Ḩalab, Syria · Population 2,003,671

▲ +8% vs Syria average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)£4,730,496 ($364)
Couple, monthly£8,448,485 ($650)
Family of four, monthly£10,976,733 ($844)

Estimated Prices in Aleppo

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant£48,906 ($3.76)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range£195,624 ($15.05)per meal
Cappuccino£14,672 ($1.13)each
Monthly groceries (single person)£1,108,536 ($85.27)per month
Monthly public transport pass£179,322 ($13.79)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment£472,758 ($36.37)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)£136,937 ($10.53)per month
Fitness club membership£136,937 ($10.53)per month
Cinema ticket£35,864 ($2.76)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre£2,113,263 ($163)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre£1,470,096 ($113)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre£4,410,288 ($339)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Aleppo is £1,778,400 ($137) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £4,730,496 ($364) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £6,149,645 ($473) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£1,470,096 ($113)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.

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12 km away · Ḩalab

‘Anadān

15 km away · Ḩalab

Tall ‘Aran

18 km away · Ḩalab

As Safīrah

23 km away · Ḩalab

Nubl

25 km away · Ḩalab

Dārat ‘Izzah

29 km away · Ḩalab

Other Major Cities in Syria

Damascus

Dimashq · pop. 2,685,360

£5,450,382 ($419) / mo

Homs

Ḩimş · pop. 775,404

£4,373,892 ($336) / mo

Latakia

Al Lādhiqīyah · pop. 709,000

£4,373,892 ($336) / mo

Ḩamāh

Ḩamāh · pop. 696,863

£4,373,892 ($336) / mo

Ţarţūs

Ţarţūs · pop. 458,327

£4,373,892 ($336) / mo

Dūmā

Rīf Dimashq · pop. 400,000

£4,373,892 ($336) / mo

Ar Raqqah

Ar Raqqah · pop. 299,824

£4,373,892 ($336) / mo

Dayr az Zawr

Dayr az Zawr · pop. 271,800

£4,373,892 ($336) / mo

Living in Aleppo

Aleppo is one of the key cities in Syria. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £4,730,496 ($364), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £1,470,096 ($113) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to £10,976,733 ($844) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £8,448,485 ($650) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Aleppo is £1,778,400 ($137). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £6,149,645 ($473) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleppo expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £4,730,496 ($364) per month in Aleppo including rent outside the city centre. That is 8% more than the national average for Syria.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Aleppo?
A net salary of around £6,149,645 ($473) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Aleppo with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Aleppo is £1,778,400 ($137).
How much is rent in Aleppo?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated £2,113,263 ($163) per month in the city centre and £1,470,096 ($113) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about £4,410,288 ($339).
Is Aleppo cheaper than Syria on average?
No — Aleppo is estimated to be about 8% more expensive than the Syria average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Aleppo?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £1,108,536 ($85) in Aleppo. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £48,906 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around £14,672 ($1).
How do transport costs in Aleppo compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Aleppo is estimated at £179,322 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Aleppo are estimates based on Syria national averages adjusted for city size (population 2,003,671). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.