Cost of living
Linden (United States) compared to Damascus (United States)
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Overview comparison
Linden (United States)Damascus (United States)
Consumer prices in Linden (United States) are roughly 71% higher than in Damascus (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Linden (United States) | Damascus (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 968 | 713 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,764 | 1,527 |
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| Without rent one person | 605 | 415 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,976 | 1,296 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 339.28 | 314.06 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 877.97 | 496.42 |
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| Food person | 528 | 256 |
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| Food family | 1,191 | 624 |
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| Transport person | 68.35 | 130.31 |
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| Transport family | 169.27 | 349.77 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.25 years | 82.04 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Linden (United States) | Damascus (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.03 | 6.09 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 68.56 | 27.84 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.32 | 4.49 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.7 | 1.38 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.21 | 1.36 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.39 | 1.08 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Linden (United States) | Damascus (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 562.29 | 228.9 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 217.05 | 126.14 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,294.06 | 432.29 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 572.59 | 253.33 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 39.4 | 36.57 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.45 | 68.51 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.85 | 55.77 |
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Transportation
| Item | Linden (United States) | Damascus (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.98 | 15.04 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,502 | 1,756 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,343 | 858 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.52 | 0.1 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 24.76% | 18.82% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 32.52 | 12.7 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.99 | 2.01 |
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Groceries
| Item | Linden (United States) | Damascus (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.95 | 0.96 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.25 | 0.77 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.92 | 1.94 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.99 | 3.78 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.79 | 7.1 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.7 | 11.34 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.57 | 2.19 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 | 0.41 |
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Other
| Item | Linden (United States) | Damascus (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.61 | 13.92 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.7 | 2.85 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.81 | 20.07 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.12 | 15.86 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.79 | 26.01 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.43 | 45.24 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 997.29 | 43.64 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,885 | 1,642 |
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