Cost of living
Raqqa compared to Damascus Province
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Overview comparison
RaqqaDamascus Province
Consumer prices in Damascus Province are roughly 32% higher than in Raqqa.
Cost of living
| Item | Raqqa | Damascus Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 412 | 698 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,018 | 1,878 |
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| Without rent one person | 255 | 460 |
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| Without rent one family | 785 | 1,009 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 186.33 | 251.6 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 350.93 | 567.23 |
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| Food person | 160 | 245 |
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| Food family | 577 | 689 |
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| Transport person | 34.9 | 101.18 |
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| Transport family | 136.63 | 340.54 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.38 years | 74.87 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Raqqa | Damascus Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.22 | 4.93 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.1 | 32.12 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.98 | 4.13 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.61 | 1.24 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.17 | 1.52 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.86 | 1.02 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Raqqa | Damascus Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 147.5 | 235.42 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 76.27 | 133.77 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 285.83 | 567.21 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 164.72 | 255.07 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.41 | 45.63 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 48.3 | 57.75 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.77 | 60.26 |
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Transportation
| Item | Raqqa | Damascus Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.37 | 14.13 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 883 | 1,663 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 424 | 790 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.13 | 0.09 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 5.86% | 19.92% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.71 | 12.81 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.38 | 2.51 |
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Groceries
| Item | Raqqa | Damascus Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 | 0.89 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.65 | 0.55 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.66 | 1.92 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.14 | 2.96 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.32 | 7.61 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.5 | 10.43 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.89 | 2.33 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 | 0.41 |
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Other
| Item | Raqqa | Damascus Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 13.86 | 15.6 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.33 | 2.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 20.48 | 19.59 |
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| Haircut, simple | 11.35 | 15.87 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18.3 | 26.62 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 64.38 | 42.89 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 49.2 | 43.93 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,847 | 1,716 |
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