Cost of living
Hish compared to Damascus (Syria)
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Overview comparison
HishDamascus (Syria)
Consumer prices in Damascus (Syria) are roughly 0% higher than in Hish.
Cost of living
| Item | Hish | Damascus (Syria) |
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| Total with rent one person | 527 | 458 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,179 | 1,200 |
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| Without rent one person | 253 | 243 |
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| Without rent one family | 667 | 688 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 204.85 | 202.52 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 366.47 | 265.52 |
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| Food person | 164 | 175 |
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| Food family | 473 | 414 |
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| Transport person | 56.73 | 41.73 |
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| Transport family | 167.46 | 146.47 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.34 years | 75.03 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Hish | Damascus (Syria) |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.87 | 3.68 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.2 | 15.68 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.87 | 3.83 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 | 0.83 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.29 | 1.3 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.73 | 0.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Hish | Damascus (Syria) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 88.21 | 81.24 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 87.64 | 119.65 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 327.31 | 465.94 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 124.67 | 132.8 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 43.16 | 44.48 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.58 | 69.87 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 56.67 | 65.13 |
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Transportation
| Item | Hish | Damascus (Syria) |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.35 | 15.97 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,490 | 1,593 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 293 | 348 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.17 | 0.14 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 2.61% | 3.19% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.84 | 8.7 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.33 | 1.28 |
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Groceries
| Item | Hish | Damascus (Syria) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 | 0.57 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.67 | 0.74 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.17 | 1.43 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.06 | 2.23 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.85 | 2.55 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.61 | 9.01 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.84 | 1.17 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 | 0.2 |
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Other
| Item | Hish | Damascus (Syria) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 11.15 | 12.12 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.55 | 3.25 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.2 | 18.08 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.23 | 15.98 |
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| Brand Jeans | 25.81 | 22.84 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 46.75 | 41.26 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 58.57 | 58.48 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,685 | 1,456 |
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