Cost of living
Damascus (Syria) compared to Al-Suwayda
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Overview comparison
Damascus (Syria)Al-Suwayda
Consumer prices in Al-Suwayda are roughly 19% higher than in Damascus (Syria).
Cost of living
| Item | Damascus (Syria) | Al-Suwayda |
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| Total with rent one person | 458 | 603 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,200 | 1,154 |
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| Without rent one person | 243 | 468 |
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| Without rent one family | 688 | 1,316 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 202.52 | 111.67 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 265.52 | 247.52 |
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| Food person | 175 | 251 |
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| Food family | 414 | 516 |
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| Transport person | 41.73 | 110.24 |
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| Transport family | 146.47 | 274.69 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.03 years | 83.09 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Damascus (Syria) | Al-Suwayda |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.68 | 2.59 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.68 | 17.2 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.83 | 2.82 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.83 | 8.59 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.3 | 1.2 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.63 | 1.28 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Damascus (Syria) | Al-Suwayda |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 81.24 | 66.49 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 119.65 | 65.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 465.94 | 203 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 132.8 | 162.95 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44.48 | 32.28 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.87 | 55.64 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 65.13 | 24.1 |
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Transportation
| Item | Damascus (Syria) | Al-Suwayda |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.97 | 21.2 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,593 | 803 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 348 | 327 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.14 | 0.12 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 3.19% | 2.38% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.7 | 18.63 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.28 | 1.12 |
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Groceries
| Item | Damascus (Syria) | Al-Suwayda |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 | 0.78 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.74 | 1.02 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.43 | 2.59 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.23 | 4.63 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.55 | 5.89 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.01 | 9.68 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.17 | 1.98 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.2 | 0.5 |
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Other
| Item | Damascus (Syria) | Al-Suwayda |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 12.12 | 13.75 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.25 | 3.09 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.08 | 19.78 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.98 | 13.98 |
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| Brand Jeans | 22.84 | 22.22 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 41.26 | 119.31 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 58.48 | 76.49 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,456 | 3,636 |
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