Cost of living
Rif Dimashq compared to Hama
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Overview comparison
Rif DimashqHama
Consumer prices in Rif Dimashq are roughly 50% higher than in Hama.
Cost of living
| Item | Rif Dimashq | Hama |
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| Total with rent one person | 704 | 493 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,335 | 1,063 |
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| Without rent one person | 470 | 247 |
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| Without rent one family | 912 | 625 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 219.11 | 205.75 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 477.74 | 169.29 |
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| Food person | 253 | 180 |
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| Food family | 559 | 395 |
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| Transport person | 129.1 | 38.3 |
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| Transport family | 360.38 | 119.87 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.66 years | 75.33 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Rif Dimashq | Hama |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.83 | 2.82 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 36.47 | 11.91 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.63 | 2.91 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 | 1.38 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.11 | 0.64 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.01 | 0.82 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Rif Dimashq | Hama |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 234.91 | 113.39 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 122.61 | 92.89 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 523.83 | 103.81 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 269.96 | 65.08 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 45.16 | 39.42 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.29 | 64.75 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 73.52 | 70.74 |
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Transportation
| Item | Rif Dimashq | Hama |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.09 | 11.29 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,146 | 907 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 926 | 577 |
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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% | 5.33% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.6 | 3.84 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.71 | 1.65 |
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Groceries
| Item | Rif Dimashq | Hama |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 | 0.41 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.6 | 0.58 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.26 | 2.23 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.65 | 3.01 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.33 | 3.97 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.96 | 5.18 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.42 | 2.13 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 | 0.34 |
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Other
| Item | Rif Dimashq | Hama |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16 | 3.76 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.65 | 2.99 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.5 | 18.64 |
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| Haircut, simple | 12.24 | 13.83 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.26 | 11.2 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 57.84 | 47.22 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 41.37 | 40 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,879 | 511 |
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