Cost of living
Damascus (United States) compared to Santa Cruz (United States)
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Overview comparison
Damascus (United States)Santa Cruz (United States)
Consumer prices in Santa Cruz (United States) are roughly 80% higher than in Damascus (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Damascus (United States) | Santa Cruz (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 713 | 2,910 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,527 | 6,105 |
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| Without rent one person | 415 | 732 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,296 | 3,422 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 314.06 | 1,291.43 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 496.42 | 2,624.96 |
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| Food person | 256 | 590 |
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| Food family | 624 | 1,678 |
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| Transport person | 130.31 | 82.44 |
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| Transport family | 349.77 | 248.15 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.04 years | 82.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Damascus (United States) | Santa Cruz (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.09 | 20.5 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 27.84 | 91.94 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.49 | 12.81 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.38 | 4.84 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.36 | 6.03 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.08 | 2.36 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Damascus (United States) | Santa Cruz (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 228.9 | 2,021.11 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 126.14 | 1,371.48 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 432.29 | 2,546.21 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 253.33 | 2,379.56 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.57 | 114.38 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 68.51 | 193.47 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 55.77 | 65.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Damascus (United States) | Santa Cruz (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.04 | 7.34 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,756 | 5,436 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 858 | 3,252 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.1 | 2.57 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 18.82% | 67.63% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.7 | 21.32 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.01 | 0.89 |
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Groceries
| Item | Damascus (United States) | Santa Cruz (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 | 1.06 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.77 | 3.09 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.94 | 4.42 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.78 | 13.02 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.1 | 12.93 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.34 | 15.18 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.19 | 1.86 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 | 1.56 |
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Other
| Item | Damascus (United States) | Santa Cruz (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 13.92 | 60.22 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.85 | 14.31 |
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| Doctors visit | 20.07 | 124.16 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.86 | 22.92 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.01 | 47.6 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 45.24 | 74.89 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 43.64 | 1,435.54 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,642 | 19,078 |
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