Syria Venezuela

Updated 2026-05-04

Syria

Minimum Wage

£S1,850 /mo

$16.46 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

£S13,500 /mo

Venezuela

Minimum Wage

Bs.D0.68 /hr

$0.02 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

Bs.D500 /mo

Min wage: +88262% Syria vs Venezuela Avg. salary: +777% Syria vs Venezuela

The minimum wage in Syria is roughly 884 times higher than in Venezuela in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a low-income and a upper-middle-income economy. Average gross salaries diverge further: $120/mo in Syria versus $14/mo in Venezuela, a 8.8:1 ratio. Venezuela has the tighter labor market, with unemployment at 5.3% compared to 13.6%.

Syria's unemployment rate is 13.6% compared to Venezuela's 5.3%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Syria and Venezuela
Metric	Syria	Venezuela	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	—	Bs.D0.68 $0.02	—
Minimum wage /day	—	Bs.D5.42 $0.15	—
Minimum wage /mo	£S1,850 $16.46	Bs.D130 $3.56	+362.2%
Avg. gross salary /mo	£S13,500 /mo $120.13	Bs.D500 /mo $13.70	+776.9%
Avg. net salary /mo	£S12,000 /mo $106.78	N/A/mo	—

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Syria is higher.

Work Week

Syria: 48 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Labour Law No. 17 of 2010 set 48 hours/week as the standard. Friday is the weekly rest day. Enforcement is impossible across most of the country due to conflict. Government employees in Damascus and other major cities are the primary remaining formal workforce.
Venezuela: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 44 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Organic Labour Law (LOTTT) of 2012 sets the standard workweek at 40 hours (8 hours/day, 5 days). Certain sectors may work up to 44 hours/week. Overtime is limited to 100 hours/year and paid at a premium of at least 50%. Night work (7pm–5am) carries a 30% premium. Workers are entitled to 2 years advance notice before termination — the LOTTT provides extremely strong job security provisions. Saturday is often worked in practice in commerce/industry.

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker moving from Venezuela to Syria would see a 88262% increase in USD-equivalent hourly earnings. Standard work weeks differ: Syria mandates 48 hours while Venezuela mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Syria are $790 vs $1 in Venezuela.

See this comparison from Venezuela's perspective: Venezuela vs Syria

Compare Syria with...

Syria vs United States $ 7.25 /hr

Syria vs China ¥ 25 /hr

Syria vs Germany € 13.9 /hr

Syria vs United Kingdom £ 12.71 /hr

Syria vs India ₹ 4,576 /mo

Syria vs Japan ¥ 1,121 /hr

Syria vs France € 12.02 /hr

Syria vs South Korea ₩ 10,320 /hr

Syria vs Canada C$ 18.1 /hr

Syria vs Australia A$ 24.95 /hr

Syria vs Brazil R$ 7.37 /hr

Syria vs Russia ₽ 156.31 /hr

Syria vs Mexico MX$ 9,583.52 /mo

Syria vs Indonesia Rp 33,058 /hr

Syria vs Netherlands € 14.71 /hr

Syria vs Saudi Arabia ﷼ 23.08 /hr

Syria vs Turkey ₺ 164.94 /hr

Syria vs Taiwan NT$ 190 /hr

Syria vs Switzerland

Syria vs Poland zł 31.4 /hr

Syria vs Thailand ฿ 10,400 /mo

Syria vs Sweden

Syria vs Argentina ARS 1,762 /hr

Syria vs Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Syria or Venezuela?

In Syria, the minimum wage is £S1,850/mo ($16.46 USD). In Venezuela, it is Bs.D0.68/hr ($0.02 USD). Syria has the higher rate by 88262% in USD terms. That nominal gap does not account for local prices; see the purchasing power comparison below for a cost-of-living-adjusted view. Workers in Venezuela may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How much more does the average worker earn in Syria compared to Venezuela?

The average gross salary in Syria is £S13,500/mo ($120.13 USD), compared to Bs.D500/mo ($13.70 USD) in Venezuela. In USD terms, workers in Syria earn approximately 777% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Syria and Venezuela is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Syria earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Venezuela.

How do work hours compare between Syria and Venezuela?

Syria has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 40 hours in Venezuela. Workers in Syria work 48 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Venezuela working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.