Cost of living
Rif Dimashq compared to Dar`a
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Overview comparison
Rif DimashqDar`a
Consumer prices in Rif Dimashq are roughly 32% higher than in Dar`a.
Cost of living
| Item | Rif Dimashq | Dar`a |
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| Total with rent one person | 704 | 428 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,335 | 1,274 |
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| Without rent one person | 470 | 275 |
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| Without rent one family | 912 | 649 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 219.11 | 237.82 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 477.74 | 256.01 |
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| Food person | 253 | 130 |
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| Food family | 559 | 377 |
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| Transport person | 129.1 | 42.63 |
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| Transport family | 360.38 | 155.8 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.66 years | 67.5 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Rif Dimashq | Dar`a |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.83 | 4.26 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 36.47 | 12.09 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.63 | 3.39 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 | 0.91 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.11 | 1.14 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.01 | 0.68 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Rif Dimashq | Dar`a |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 234.91 | 74.88 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 122.61 | 107.63 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 523.83 | 398.22 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 269.96 | 108.86 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 45.16 | 46.23 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.29 | 65.43 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 73.52 | 64.54 |
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Transportation
| Item | Rif Dimashq | Dar`a |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.09 | 11.1 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,146 | 1,699 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 926 | 295 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.11 | 0.18 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.25% | 2.63% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.6 | 9.32 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.71 | 1.4 |
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Groceries
| Item | Rif Dimashq | Dar`a |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 | 0.58 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.6 | 0.64 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.26 | 1.31 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.65 | 2.21 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.33 | 3.28 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.96 | 8.24 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.42 | 1.15 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 | 0.2 |
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Other
| Item | Rif Dimashq | Dar`a |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16 | 11.36 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.65 | 3.44 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.5 | 15.66 |
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| Haircut, simple | 12.24 | 13.9 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.26 | 23.47 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 57.84 | 47.49 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 41.37 | 42.34 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,879 | 1,337 |
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