Cost of living
Damascus Province compared to Daraa
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Overview comparison
Damascus ProvinceDaraa
Consumer prices in Damascus Province are roughly 20% higher than in Daraa.
Cost of living
| Item | Damascus Province | Daraa |
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| Total with rent one person | 698 | 438 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,878 | 1,134 |
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| Without rent one person | 460 | 402 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,009 | 1,317 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 251.6 | 117.55 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 567.23 | 235.36 |
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| Food person | 245 | 191 |
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| Food family | 689 | 554 |
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| Transport person | 101.18 | 88.86 |
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| Transport family | 340.54 | 257.08 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.87 years | 84.19 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Damascus Province | Daraa |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.93 | 3.48 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 32.12 | 20.89 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.13 | 2.57 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.24 | 10.07 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.52 | 0.84 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.02 | 1.34 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Damascus Province | Daraa |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 235.42 | 77.35 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 133.77 | 77.38 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 567.21 | 211.5 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 255.07 | 151.96 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 45.63 | 30.08 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 57.75 | 48.63 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 60.26 | 20.81 |
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Transportation
| Item | Damascus Province | Daraa |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.13 | 16.85 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,663 | 778 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 790 | 305 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.09 | 0.09 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.92% | 3.49% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.81 | 16.11 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.51 | 1.46 |
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Groceries
| Item | Damascus Province | Daraa |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 | 0.89 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.55 | 1.02 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.92 | 1.99 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.96 | 4.74 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.61 | 5.74 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.43 | 11.95 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.33 | 2.51 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 | 0.44 |
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Other
| Item | Damascus Province | Daraa |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.6 | 14.77 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.8 | 2.87 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.59 | 20.89 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.87 | 12.37 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.62 | 30 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 42.89 | 126.79 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 43.93 | 74.68 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,716 | 2,924 |
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