Cost of living
Damascus (Syria) compared to Harim
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Overview comparison
Damascus (Syria)Harim
Consumer prices in Harim are roughly 7% higher than in Damascus (Syria).
Cost of living
| Item | Damascus (Syria) | Harim |
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| Total with rent one person | 458 | 529 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,200 | 1,273 |
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| Without rent one person | 243 | 248 |
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| Without rent one family | 688 | 761 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 202.52 | 222 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 265.52 | 341.25 |
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| Food person | 175 | 163 |
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| Food family | 414 | 481 |
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| Transport person | 41.73 | 41.12 |
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| Transport family | 146.47 | 166.47 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.03 years | 73.23 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Damascus (Syria) | Harim |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.68 | 4.57 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.68 | 12.38 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.83 | 4.64 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.83 | 1.07 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.3 | 1.04 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.63 | 0.69 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Damascus (Syria) | Harim |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 81.24 | 85.63 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 119.65 | 109.46 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 465.94 | 402.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 132.8 | 104.35 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44.48 | 48.18 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.87 | 66.44 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 65.13 | 69.28 |
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Transportation
| Item | Damascus (Syria) | Harim |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.97 | 14.39 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,593 | 1,658 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 348 | 320 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.14 | 0.13 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 3.19% | 3.81% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.7 | 9.13 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.28 | 1.43 |
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Groceries
| Item | Damascus (Syria) | Harim |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 | 0.54 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.74 | 0.73 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.43 | 1.41 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.23 | 1.59 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.55 | 2.53 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.01 | 9.48 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.17 | 0.85 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.2 | 0.22 |
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Other
| Item | Damascus (Syria) | Harim |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 12.12 | 10.41 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.25 | 3.48 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.08 | 18.88 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.98 | 16.77 |
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| Brand Jeans | 22.84 | 21.53 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 41.26 | 53.55 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 58.48 | 54.89 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,456 | 1,865 |
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