Cost of living
Rif Dimashq Governorate compared to Ar-Raqqah Governorate
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Overview comparison
Rif Dimashq GovernorateAr-Raqqah Governorate
Consumer prices in Rif Dimashq Governorate are roughly 23% higher than in Ar-Raqqah Governorate.
Cost of living
| Item | Rif Dimashq Governorate | Ar-Raqqah Governorate |
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| Total with rent one person | 429 | 454 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,147 | 1,005 |
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| Without rent one person | 297 | 204 |
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| Without rent one family | 668 | 816 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 189.91 | 197.5 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 289.01 | 212.17 |
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| Food person | 164 | 184 |
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| Food family | 496 | 388 |
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| Transport person | 24.66 | 28.96 |
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| Transport family | 95.48 | 82.78 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.31 years | 83.07 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Rif Dimashq Governorate | Ar-Raqqah Governorate |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.26 | 3.16 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.26 | 13.6 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.61 | 2.56 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.82 | 1.34 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.55 | 0.68 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.73 | 0.98 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Rif Dimashq Governorate | Ar-Raqqah Governorate |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 136.6 | 112.65 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 82.91 | 81.37 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 257.55 | 98.04 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 160.54 | 70.48 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 40.94 | 37.92 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.22 | 67.5 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 66.15 | 59.77 |
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Transportation
| Item | Rif Dimashq Governorate | Ar-Raqqah Governorate |
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| Local transport ticket | 17.51 | 9.72 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 850 | 1,052 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 440 | 533 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.12 | 0.17 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 4.62% | 4.71% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.09 | 4.68 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.4 | 1.36 |
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Groceries
| Item | Rif Dimashq Governorate | Ar-Raqqah Governorate |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 0.51 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.74 | 0.72 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.62 | 2.16 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.08 | 2.82 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.68 | 3.7 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.44 | 7.3 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.52 | 1.86 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 | 0.48 |
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Other
| Item | Rif Dimashq Governorate | Ar-Raqqah Governorate |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 9.28 | 3.39 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.01 | 3.37 |
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| Doctors visit | 20.69 | 17.68 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.81 | 15.03 |
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| Brand Jeans | 16.92 | 9.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 62.74 | 48.29 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 54.95 | 37.58 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,017 | 501 |
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