Cost of living
Rif Dimashq compared to Ar-Raqqah
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Overview comparison
Rif DimashqAr-Raqqah
Consumer prices in Rif Dimashq are roughly 6% higher than in Ar-Raqqah.
Cost of living
| Item | Rif Dimashq | Ar-Raqqah |
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| Total with rent one person | 704 | 636 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,335 | 1,526 |
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| Without rent one person | 470 | 405 |
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| Without rent one family | 912 | 1,052 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 219.11 | 303.58 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 477.74 | 500.16 |
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| Food person | 253 | 237 |
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| Food family | 559 | 712 |
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| Transport person | 129.1 | 130.36 |
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| Transport family | 360.38 | 256.38 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.66 years | 78.68 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Rif Dimashq | Ar-Raqqah |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.83 | 6.17 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 36.47 | 31.72 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.63 | 4.57 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 | 1.52 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.11 | 1.46 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.01 | 1.1 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Rif Dimashq | Ar-Raqqah |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 234.91 | 292.79 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 122.61 | 132.61 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 523.83 | 484.92 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 269.96 | 286.66 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 45.16 | 45.86 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.29 | 67.98 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 73.52 | 74.03 |
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Transportation
| Item | Rif Dimashq | Ar-Raqqah |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.09 | 12.85 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,146 | 1,578 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 926 | 789 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.11 | 0.1 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.25% | 19.22% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.6 | 9.86 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.71 | 2.24 |
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Groceries
| Item | Rif Dimashq | Ar-Raqqah |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 | 0.88 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.6 | 0.58 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.26 | 1.64 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.65 | 4.04 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.33 | 7.04 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.96 | 10.81 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.42 | 2.28 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 | 0.35 |
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Other
| Item | Rif Dimashq | Ar-Raqqah |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16 | 13.06 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.65 | 3.36 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.5 | 22.92 |
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| Haircut, simple | 12.24 | 15.13 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.26 | 23.17 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 57.84 | 43.07 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 41.37 | 52.15 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,879 | 1,671 |
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