Cost of living
Rif Dimashq compared to Damascus (Syria)
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Overview comparison
Rif DimashqDamascus (Syria)
Consumer prices in Rif Dimashq are roughly 30% higher than in Damascus (Syria).
Cost of living
| Item | Rif Dimashq | Damascus (Syria) |
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| Total with rent one person | 704 | 458 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,335 | 1,200 |
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| Without rent one person | 470 | 243 |
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| Without rent one family | 912 | 688 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 219.11 | 202.52 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 477.74 | 265.52 |
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| Food person | 253 | 175 |
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| Food family | 559 | 414 |
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| Transport person | 129.1 | 41.73 |
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| Transport family | 360.38 | 146.47 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.66 years | 75.03 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Rif Dimashq | Damascus (Syria) |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.83 | 3.68 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 36.47 | 15.68 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.63 | 3.83 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 | 0.83 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.11 | 1.3 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.01 | 0.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Rif Dimashq | Damascus (Syria) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 234.91 | 81.24 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 122.61 | 119.65 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 523.83 | 465.94 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 269.96 | 132.8 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 45.16 | 44.48 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.29 | 69.87 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 73.52 | 65.13 |
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Transportation
| Item | Rif Dimashq | Damascus (Syria) |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.09 | 15.97 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,146 | 1,593 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 926 | 348 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.11 | 0.14 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.25% | 3.19% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.6 | 8.7 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.71 | 1.28 |
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Groceries
| Item | Rif Dimashq | Damascus (Syria) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 | 0.57 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.6 | 0.74 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.26 | 1.43 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.65 | 2.23 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.33 | 2.55 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.96 | 9.01 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.42 | 1.17 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 | 0.2 |
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Other
| Item | Rif Dimashq | Damascus (Syria) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16 | 12.12 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.65 | 3.25 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.5 | 18.08 |
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| Haircut, simple | 12.24 | 15.98 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.26 | 22.84 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 57.84 | 41.26 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 41.37 | 58.48 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,879 | 1,456 |
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