Cost of living
Damascus Province compared to Maraba
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Overview comparison
Damascus ProvinceMaraba
Consumer prices in Damascus Province are roughly 33% higher than in Maraba.
Cost of living
| Item | Damascus Province | Maraba |
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| Total with rent one person | 698 | 372 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,878 | 919 |
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| Without rent one person | 460 | 301 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,009 | 628 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 251.6 | 161.78 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 567.23 | 347.38 |
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| Food person | 245 | 166 |
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| Food family | 689 | 467 |
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| Transport person | 101.18 | 52.98 |
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| Transport family | 340.54 | 147.44 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.87 years | 65.07 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Damascus Province | Maraba |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.93 | 4.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 32.12 | 11.29 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.13 | 4.85 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.24 | 1.12 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.52 | 1.07 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.02 | 0.7 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Damascus Province | Maraba |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 235.42 | 71.22 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 133.77 | 105.7 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 567.21 | 471.86 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 255.07 | 130.21 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 45.63 | 41.62 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 57.75 | 57.06 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 60.26 | 70.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Damascus Province | Maraba |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.13 | 11.66 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,663 | 1,258 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 790 | 252 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.09 | 0.17 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.92% | 3.04% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.81 | 10.95 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.51 | 1.28 |
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Groceries
| Item | Damascus Province | Maraba |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 | 0.56 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.55 | 0.58 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.92 | 1.26 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.96 | 2.06 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.61 | 2.68 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.43 | 9.54 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.33 | 1.19 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 | 0.25 |
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Other
| Item | Damascus Province | Maraba |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.6 | 11.2 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.8 | 2.73 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.59 | 16.47 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.87 | 13.47 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.62 | 23.9 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 42.89 | 42 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 43.93 | 39.97 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,716 | 1,647 |
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