Cost of living
Rif Dimashq Governorate compared to Salqin
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Overview comparison
Rif Dimashq GovernorateSalqin
Consumer prices in Salqin are roughly 9% higher than in Rif Dimashq Governorate.
Cost of living
| Item | Rif Dimashq Governorate | Salqin |
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| Total with rent one person | 429 | 422 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,147 | 1,215 |
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| Without rent one person | 297 | 307 |
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| Without rent one family | 668 | 733 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 189.91 | 189.22 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 289.01 | 320.99 |
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| Food person | 164 | 167 |
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| Food family | 496 | 467 |
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| Transport person | 24.66 | 52.25 |
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| Transport family | 95.48 | 143.19 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.31 years | 84.79 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Rif Dimashq Governorate | Salqin |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.26 | 4.41 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.26 | 11.39 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.61 | 3.94 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.82 | 0.98 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.55 | 1.37 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.73 | 0.58 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Rif Dimashq Governorate | Salqin |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 136.6 | 73.47 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 82.91 | 118.18 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 257.55 | 453.02 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 160.54 | 132.18 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 40.94 | 34.05 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.22 | 57.34 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 66.15 | 58.53 |
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Transportation
| Item | Rif Dimashq Governorate | Salqin |
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| Local transport ticket | 17.51 | 13.74 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 850 | 1,572 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 440 | 291 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.12 | 0.19 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 4.62% | 3.06% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.09 | 10.31 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.4 | 1.38 |
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Groceries
| Item | Rif Dimashq Governorate | Salqin |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 0.57 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.74 | 0.57 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.62 | 1.11 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.08 | 1.7 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.68 | 2.45 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.44 | 11.3 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.52 | 1.15 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 | 0.23 |
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Other
| Item | Rif Dimashq Governorate | Salqin |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 9.28 | 10.43 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.01 | 2.91 |
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| Doctors visit | 20.69 | 17.69 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.81 | 16.71 |
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| Brand Jeans | 16.92 | 20.42 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 62.74 | 49.29 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 54.95 | 59.08 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,017 | 1,789 |
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