Cost of living
Damascus (United States) compared to Alma
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Overview comparison
Damascus (United States)Alma
Consumer prices in Alma are roughly 81% higher than in Damascus (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Damascus (United States) | Alma |
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| Total with rent one person | 713 | 2,221 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,527 | 5,398 |
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| Without rent one person | 415 | 885 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,296 | 2,868 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 314.06 | 1,253.16 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 496.42 | 2,611.93 |
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| Food person | 256 | 610 |
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| Food family | 624 | 1,595 |
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| Transport person | 130.31 | 92.51 |
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| Transport family | 349.77 | 262.57 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.04 years | 78.48 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Damascus (United States) | Alma |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.09 | 14.56 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 27.84 | 90.71 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.49 | 11.94 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.38 | 4.85 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.36 | 4.97 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.08 | 2.28 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Damascus (United States) | Alma |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 228.9 | 1,853.5 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 126.14 | 1,227.39 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 432.29 | 3,587.08 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 253.33 | 2,123.82 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.57 | 94.45 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 68.51 | 156.53 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 55.77 | 68.77 |
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Transportation
| Item | Damascus (United States) | Alma |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.04 | 7.73 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,756 | 3,925 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 858 | 2,777 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.1 | 2.62 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 18.82% | 71.54% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.7 | 15.12 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.01 | 0.88 |
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Groceries
| Item | Damascus (United States) | Alma |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 | 1.16 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.77 | 2.81 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.94 | 4.43 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.78 | 15.08 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.1 | 9.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.34 | 12.85 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.19 | 1.81 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 | 1.57 |
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Other
| Item | Damascus (United States) | Alma |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 13.92 | 56.44 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.85 | 13.2 |
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| Doctors visit | 20.07 | 99.64 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.86 | 20.99 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.01 | 53.42 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 45.24 | 101.96 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 43.64 | 1,705.93 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,642 | 22,238 |
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