Cost of living
Babylon compared to Damascus (United States)
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Overview comparison
BabylonDamascus (United States)
Consumer prices in Babylon are roughly 80% higher than in Damascus (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Babylon | Damascus (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,813 | 713 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,603 | 1,527 |
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| Without rent one person | 857 | 415 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,253 | 1,296 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,843.87 | 314.06 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,862.06 | 496.42 |
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| Food person | 661 | 256 |
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| Food family | 1,403 | 624 |
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| Transport person | 117.64 | 130.31 |
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| Transport family | 219.55 | 349.77 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.03 years | 82.04 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Babylon | Damascus (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.41 | 6.09 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 72.66 | 27.84 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.01 | 4.49 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.67 | 1.38 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.83 | 1.36 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.42 | 1.08 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Babylon | Damascus (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,549.66 | 228.9 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,245.07 | 126.14 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,424.68 | 432.29 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,172 | 253.33 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 109.96 | 36.57 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 184.59 | 68.51 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 55.4 | 55.77 |
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Transportation
| Item | Babylon | Damascus (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.93 | 15.04 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,005 | 1,756 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,504 | 858 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.05 | 0.1 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 72.77% | 18.82% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.24 | 12.7 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.97 | 2.01 |
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Groceries
| Item | Babylon | Damascus (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 | 0.96 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.03 | 0.77 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.92 | 1.94 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.06 | 3.78 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.75 | 7.1 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.07 | 11.34 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.49 | 2.19 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 | 0.41 |
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Other
| Item | Babylon | Damascus (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 45.38 | 13.92 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.91 | 2.85 |
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| Doctors visit | 140.57 | 20.07 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.33 | 15.86 |
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| Brand Jeans | 46.75 | 26.01 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 96.98 | 45.24 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,387.51 | 43.64 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,380 | 1,642 |
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