Cost of living
Ma`arrat an Nu`man compared to Rif Dimashq
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Overview comparison
Ma`arrat an Nu`manRif Dimashq
Consumer prices in Rif Dimashq are roughly 30% higher than in Ma`arrat an Nu`man.
Cost of living
| Item | Ma`arrat an Nu`man | Rif Dimashq |
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| Total with rent one person | 495 | 704 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,250 | 1,335 |
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| Without rent one person | 217 | 470 |
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| Without rent one family | 776 | 912 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 240.16 | 219.11 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 318.65 | 477.74 |
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| Food person | 143 | 253 |
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| Food family | 480 | 559 |
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| Transport person | 43.34 | 129.1 |
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| Transport family | 170.12 | 360.38 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.54 years | 82.66 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ma`arrat an Nu`man | Rif Dimashq |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.7 | 4.83 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.7 | 36.47 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.52 | 4.63 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.87 | 1.47 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.49 | 1.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.59 | 1.01 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ma`arrat an Nu`man | Rif Dimashq |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 69.46 | 234.91 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 97.04 | 122.61 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 419.19 | 523.83 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 134.22 | 269.96 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.86 | 45.16 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 68.76 | 63.29 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 76.71 | 73.52 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ma`arrat an Nu`man | Rif Dimashq |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.53 | 12.09 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,568 | 2,146 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 253 | 926 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.13 | 0.11 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 2.6% | 20.25% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.69 | 12.6 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.42 | 2.71 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ma`arrat an Nu`man | Rif Dimashq |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 | 0.92 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.56 | 0.6 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.44 | 2.26 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.71 | 3.65 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.72 | 7.33 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.99 | 11.96 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.92 | 2.42 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 | 0.47 |
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Other
| Item | Ma`arrat an Nu`man | Rif Dimashq |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 10.7 | 16 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.18 | 2.65 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.6 | 22.5 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.25 | 12.24 |
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| Brand Jeans | 19.66 | 26.26 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 49.87 | 57.84 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 44.54 | 41.37 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,480 | 1,879 |
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