Cost of living
Rif Dimashq Governorate compared to Rif Dimashq
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Overview comparison
Rif Dimashq GovernorateRif Dimashq
Consumer prices in Rif Dimashq are roughly 33% higher than in Rif Dimashq Governorate.
Cost of living
| Item | Rif Dimashq Governorate | Rif Dimashq |
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| Total with rent one person | 429 | 704 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,147 | 1,335 |
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| Without rent one person | 297 | 470 |
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| Without rent one family | 668 | 912 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 189.91 | 219.11 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 289.01 | 477.74 |
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| Food person | 164 | 253 |
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| Food family | 496 | 559 |
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| Transport person | 24.66 | 129.1 |
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| Transport family | 95.48 | 360.38 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.31 years | 82.66 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Rif Dimashq Governorate | Rif Dimashq |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.26 | 4.83 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.26 | 36.47 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.61 | 4.63 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.82 | 1.47 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.55 | 1.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.73 | 1.01 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Rif Dimashq Governorate | Rif Dimashq |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 136.6 | 234.91 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 82.91 | 122.61 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 257.55 | 523.83 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 160.54 | 269.96 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 40.94 | 45.16 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.22 | 63.29 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 66.15 | 73.52 |
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Transportation
| Item | Rif Dimashq Governorate | Rif Dimashq |
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| Local transport ticket | 17.51 | 12.09 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 850 | 2,146 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 440 | 926 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.12 | 0.11 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 4.62% | 20.25% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.09 | 12.6 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.4 | 2.71 |
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Groceries
| Item | Rif Dimashq Governorate | Rif Dimashq |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 0.92 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.74 | 0.6 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.62 | 2.26 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.08 | 3.65 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.68 | 7.33 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.44 | 11.96 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.52 | 2.42 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 | 0.47 |
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Other
| Item | Rif Dimashq Governorate | Rif Dimashq |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 9.28 | 16 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.01 | 2.65 |
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| Doctors visit | 20.69 | 22.5 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.81 | 12.24 |
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| Brand Jeans | 16.92 | 26.26 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 62.74 | 57.84 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 54.95 | 41.37 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,017 | 1,879 |
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