Cost of living
Ar-Raqqah Governorate compared to Sarmin
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Overview comparison
Ar-Raqqah GovernorateSarmin
Consumer prices in Sarmin are roughly 25% higher than in Ar-Raqqah Governorate.
Cost of living
| Item | Ar-Raqqah Governorate | Sarmin |
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| Total with rent one person | 454 | 490 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,005 | 999 |
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| Without rent one person | 204 | 295 |
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| Without rent one family | 816 | 741 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 197.5 | 174.8 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 212.17 | 367.65 |
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| Food person | 184 | 168 |
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| Food family | 388 | 340 |
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| Transport person | 28.96 | 57.66 |
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| Transport family | 82.78 | 125.57 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.07 years | 80 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ar-Raqqah Governorate | Sarmin |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.16 | 4.69 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 13.6 | 10.93 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.56 | 3.65 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.34 | 0.98 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.68 | 1.3 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.98 | 0.76 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ar-Raqqah Governorate | Sarmin |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 112.65 | 63.73 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 81.37 | 82.88 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 98.04 | 387.71 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 70.48 | 104.72 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 37.92 | 41.71 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 67.5 | 61.47 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.77 | 53.3 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ar-Raqqah Governorate | Sarmin |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.72 | 13.15 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,052 | 1,563 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 533 | 287 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.17 | 0.17 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 4.71% | 3.47% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.68 | 10.58 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.36 | 1.53 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ar-Raqqah Governorate | Sarmin |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 | 0.58 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.72 | 0.55 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.16 | 1.23 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.82 | 2.09 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.7 | 2.41 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.3 | 11.55 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.86 | 1.15 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 | 0.21 |
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Other
| Item | Ar-Raqqah Governorate | Sarmin |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 3.39 | 9.17 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.37 | 2.86 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.68 | 15.72 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.03 | 13.41 |
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| Brand Jeans | 9.46 | 23.43 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 48.29 | 57.85 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 37.58 | 51.07 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 501 | 1,632 |
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