Cost of living
Al-Suwayda compared to Ar-Raqqah Governorate
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Overview comparison
Al-SuwaydaAr-Raqqah Governorate
Consumer prices in Al-Suwayda are roughly 41% higher than in Ar-Raqqah Governorate.
Cost of living
| Item | Al-Suwayda | Ar-Raqqah Governorate |
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| Total with rent one person | 603 | 454 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,154 | 1,005 |
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| Without rent one person | 468 | 204 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,316 | 816 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 111.67 | 197.5 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 247.52 | 212.17 |
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| Food person | 251 | 184 |
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| Food family | 516 | 388 |
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| Transport person | 110.24 | 28.96 |
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| Transport family | 274.69 | 82.78 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.09 years | 83.07 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Al-Suwayda | Ar-Raqqah Governorate |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.59 | 3.16 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.2 | 13.6 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.82 | 2.56 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.59 | 1.34 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.2 | 0.68 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.28 | 0.98 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Al-Suwayda | Ar-Raqqah Governorate |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 66.49 | 112.65 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 65.49 | 81.37 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 203 | 98.04 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 162.95 | 70.48 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 32.28 | 37.92 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.64 | 67.5 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 24.1 | 59.77 |
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Transportation
| Item | Al-Suwayda | Ar-Raqqah Governorate |
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| Local transport ticket | 21.2 | 9.72 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 803 | 1,052 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 327 | 533 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.12 | 0.17 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 2.38% | 4.71% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.63 | 4.68 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.12 | 1.36 |
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Groceries
| Item | Al-Suwayda | Ar-Raqqah Governorate |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 | 0.51 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.02 | 0.72 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.59 | 2.16 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.63 | 2.82 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.89 | 3.7 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.68 | 7.3 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.98 | 1.86 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 | 0.48 |
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Other
| Item | Al-Suwayda | Ar-Raqqah Governorate |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 13.75 | 3.39 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.09 | 3.37 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.78 | 17.68 |
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| Haircut, simple | 13.98 | 15.03 |
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| Brand Jeans | 22.22 | 9.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 119.31 | 48.29 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 76.49 | 37.58 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,636 | 501 |
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