Cost of living
Mahajjah compared to Rif Dimashq Governorate
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Overview comparison
MahajjahRif Dimashq Governorate
Consumer prices in Mahajjah are roughly 9% higher than in Rif Dimashq Governorate.
Cost of living
| Item | Mahajjah | Rif Dimashq Governorate |
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| Total with rent one person | 553 | 429 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,274 | 1,147 |
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| Without rent one person | 212 | 297 |
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| Without rent one family | 629 | 668 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 239.93 | 189.91 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 317.52 | 289.01 |
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| Food person | 132 | 164 |
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| Food family | 446 | 496 |
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| Transport person | 55.27 | 24.66 |
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| Transport family | 161.55 | 95.48 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.16 years | 74.31 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mahajjah | Rif Dimashq Governorate |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.8 | 3.26 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 13.45 | 15.26 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.58 | 3.61 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 | 1.82 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.14 | 0.55 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.63 | 0.73 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mahajjah | Rif Dimashq Governorate |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 79.46 | 136.6 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 96.61 | 82.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 351.18 | 257.55 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 109.59 | 160.54 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 40.79 | 40.94 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 68.57 | 46.22 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 73.23 | 66.15 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mahajjah | Rif Dimashq Governorate |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.05 | 17.51 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,626 | 850 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 330 | 440 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.14 | 0.12 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 3.81% | 4.62% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.56 | 12.09 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.32 | 1.4 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mahajjah | Rif Dimashq Governorate |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 | 0.71 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.63 | 0.74 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.17 | 1.62 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.1 | 4.08 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.19 | 5.68 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.62 | 8.44 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.82 | 1.52 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 | 0.38 |
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Other
| Item | Mahajjah | Rif Dimashq Governorate |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 9.95 | 9.28 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.47 | 3.01 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.23 | 20.69 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.06 | 15.81 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.03 | 16.92 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 48.27 | 62.74 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 47.77 | 54.95 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,836 | 2,017 |
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