Cost of living
Dar`a compared to Damascus Province
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Overview comparison
Dar`aDamascus Province
Consumer prices in Damascus Province are roughly 30% higher than in Dar`a.
Cost of living
| Item | Dar`a | Damascus Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 428 | 698 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,274 | 1,878 |
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| Without rent one person | 275 | 460 |
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| Without rent one family | 649 | 1,009 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 237.82 | 251.6 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 256.01 | 567.23 |
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| Food person | 130 | 245 |
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| Food family | 377 | 689 |
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| Transport person | 42.63 | 101.18 |
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| Transport family | 155.8 | 340.54 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.5 years | 74.87 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Dar`a | Damascus Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.26 | 4.93 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 12.09 | 32.12 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.39 | 4.13 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.91 | 1.24 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.14 | 1.52 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.68 | 1.02 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Dar`a | Damascus Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 74.88 | 235.42 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 107.63 | 133.77 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 398.22 | 567.21 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 108.86 | 255.07 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.23 | 45.63 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.43 | 57.75 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 64.54 | 60.26 |
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Transportation
| Item | Dar`a | Damascus Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.1 | 14.13 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,699 | 1,663 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 295 | 790 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.18 | 0.09 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 2.63% | 19.92% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.32 | 12.81 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.4 | 2.51 |
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Groceries
| Item | Dar`a | Damascus Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 | 0.89 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.64 | 0.55 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.31 | 1.92 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.21 | 2.96 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.28 | 7.61 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.24 | 10.43 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.15 | 2.33 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.2 | 0.41 |
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Other
| Item | Dar`a | Damascus Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 11.36 | 15.6 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.44 | 2.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.66 | 19.59 |
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| Haircut, simple | 13.9 | 15.87 |
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| Brand Jeans | 23.47 | 26.62 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 47.49 | 42.89 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 42.34 | 43.93 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,337 | 1,716 |
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