Cost of living
Idlib compared to Rif Dimashq
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Overview comparison
IdlibRif Dimashq
Consumer prices in Rif Dimashq are roughly 35% higher than in Idlib.
Cost of living
| Item | Idlib | Rif Dimashq |
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| Total with rent one person | 404 | 704 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,055 | 1,335 |
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| Without rent one person | 234 | 470 |
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| Without rent one family | 900 | 912 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 214.99 | 219.11 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 253.59 | 477.74 |
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| Food person | 131 | 253 |
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| Food family | 417 | 559 |
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| Transport person | 45.57 | 129.1 |
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| Transport family | 170.39 | 360.38 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.46 years | 82.66 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Idlib | Rif Dimashq |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.57 | 4.83 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.24 | 36.47 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.65 | 4.63 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.12 | 1.47 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.51 | 1.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.57 | 1.01 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Idlib | Rif Dimashq |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 80.57 | 234.91 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 94.18 | 122.61 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 327.92 | 523.83 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 98.69 | 269.96 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 48.34 | 45.16 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 75.15 | 63.29 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 69.06 | 73.52 |
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Transportation
| Item | Idlib | Rif Dimashq |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.2 | 12.09 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,182 | 2,146 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 295 | 926 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.15 | 0.11 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 3.12% | 20.25% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.71 | 12.6 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.36 | 2.71 |
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Groceries
| Item | Idlib | Rif Dimashq |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 | 0.92 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.64 | 0.6 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.15 | 2.26 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.64 | 3.65 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.19 | 7.33 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.81 | 11.96 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.11 | 2.42 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 | 0.47 |
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Other
| Item | Idlib | Rif Dimashq |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 9.08 | 16 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.11 | 2.65 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.97 | 22.5 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.12 | 12.24 |
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| Brand Jeans | 22.79 | 26.26 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 47.63 | 57.84 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 48.58 | 41.37 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,611 | 1,879 |
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