In Daraa, Syria, the price of chicken before slaughter increased to 42,000 Syrian pounds from 38,000 before Ramadan. Chicken thighs now cost 50,000 pounds, up from 43,000 pounds, and chicken breast rose from 55,000 to 65,000 pounds. Prices vary by region, with the eastern countryside seeing prices at 40,000 pounds per kilo of live chicken. The increase in purchases was noted at the start of Ramadan despite previous slowdowns. The General Director of the Poultry Establishment predicted a rise in chicken prices due to high demand and limited supply, expecting a decrease post-Ramadan, but prices remain high as of March 12. Egg prices have decreased to 48,000 pounds for a carton (30 eggs) from 60,000 pounds in February, attributed to low demand and increased smuggling supply. Daraa is a major producer of chicken and eggs, with 599 farms producing 11,000 tons of chicken meat and about 63 million eggs annually. However, the cost of chicken and eggs remains high for most residents amid Syria's economic challenges, with government minimum salaries at about 279,000 pounds versus a living cost over 6.5 million pounds.