Cost of living
Buda compared to Damascus (United States)
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Overview comparison
BudaDamascus (United States)
Consumer prices in Buda are roughly 80% higher than in Damascus (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Buda | Damascus (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,495 | 713 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,693 | 1,527 |
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| Without rent one person | 997 | 415 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,255 | 1,296 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,705.18 | 314.06 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,570.32 | 496.42 |
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| Food person | 525 | 256 |
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| Food family | 1,728 | 624 |
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| Transport person | 113.41 | 130.31 |
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| Transport family | 251.78 | 349.77 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.23 years | 82.04 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Buda | Damascus (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 21.29 | 6.09 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 82.72 | 27.84 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.19 | 4.49 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.43 | 1.38 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.54 | 1.36 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.55 | 1.08 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Buda | Damascus (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,465.92 | 228.9 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,464.19 | 126.14 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,928.18 | 432.29 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,185.98 | 253.33 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 103.7 | 36.57 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 211.75 | 68.51 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 60.2 | 55.77 |
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Transportation
| Item | Buda | Damascus (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.04 | 15.04 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,097 | 1,756 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,113 | 858 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.78 | 0.1 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 57.17% | 18.82% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.87 | 12.7 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.12 | 2.01 |
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Groceries
| Item | Buda | Damascus (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 | 0.96 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.08 | 0.77 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.19 | 1.94 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.46 | 3.78 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.24 | 7.1 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.36 | 11.34 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.73 | 2.19 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 | 0.41 |
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Other
| Item | Buda | Damascus (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 50.8 | 13.92 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.52 | 2.85 |
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| Doctors visit | 116.8 | 20.07 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.09 | 15.86 |
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| Brand Jeans | 48.95 | 26.01 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 98.18 | 45.24 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,263.11 | 43.64 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,970 | 1,642 |
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