Cost of living
Hish compared to Damascus Province
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Overview comparison
HishDamascus Province
Consumer prices in Damascus Province are roughly 28% higher than in Hish.
Cost of living
| Item | Hish | Damascus Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 527 | 698 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,179 | 1,878 |
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| Without rent one person | 253 | 460 |
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| Without rent one family | 667 | 1,009 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 204.85 | 251.6 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 366.47 | 567.23 |
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| Food person | 164 | 245 |
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| Food family | 473 | 689 |
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| Transport person | 56.73 | 101.18 |
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| Transport family | 167.46 | 340.54 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.34 years | 74.87 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Hish | Damascus Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.87 | 4.93 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.2 | 32.12 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.87 | 4.13 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 | 1.24 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.29 | 1.52 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.73 | 1.02 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Hish | Damascus Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 88.21 | 235.42 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 87.64 | 133.77 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 327.31 | 567.21 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 124.67 | 255.07 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 43.16 | 45.63 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.58 | 57.75 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 56.67 | 60.26 |
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Transportation
| Item | Hish | Damascus Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.35 | 14.13 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,490 | 1,663 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 293 | 790 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.17 | 0.09 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 2.61% | 19.92% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.84 | 12.81 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.33 | 2.51 |
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Groceries
| Item | Hish | Damascus Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 | 0.89 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.67 | 0.55 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.17 | 1.92 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.06 | 2.96 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.85 | 7.61 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.61 | 10.43 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.84 | 2.33 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 | 0.41 |
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Other
| Item | Hish | Damascus Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 11.15 | 15.6 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.55 | 2.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.2 | 19.59 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.23 | 15.87 |
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| Brand Jeans | 25.81 | 26.62 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 46.75 | 42.89 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 58.57 | 43.93 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,685 | 1,716 |
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