Cost of living
Needham compared to Damascus (United States)
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Overview comparison
NeedhamDamascus (United States)
Consumer prices in Needham are roughly 82% higher than in Damascus (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Needham | Damascus (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,566 | 713 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,956 | 1,527 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,038 | 415 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,344 | 1,296 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,709.63 | 314.06 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,802.21 | 496.42 |
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| Food person | 646 | 256 |
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| Food family | 1,657 | 624 |
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| Transport person | 86.51 | 130.31 |
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| Transport family | 288.61 | 349.77 |
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| Life expectancy | 62.01 years | 82.04 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Needham | Damascus (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.52 | 6.09 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 92 | 27.84 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.33 | 4.49 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.83 | 1.38 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.36 | 1.36 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.98 | 1.08 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Needham | Damascus (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,728.63 | 228.9 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,131.84 | 126.14 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,318.39 | 432.29 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,224.05 | 253.33 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 129.5 | 36.57 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 216.17 | 68.51 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 56.69 | 55.77 |
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Transportation
| Item | Needham | Damascus (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.37 | 15.04 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,220 | 1,756 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,734 | 858 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.14 | 0.1 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 82.35% | 18.82% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.66 | 12.7 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.93 | 2.01 |
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Groceries
| Item | Needham | Damascus (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 | 0.96 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.82 | 0.77 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.29 | 1.94 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.22 | 3.78 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.33 | 7.1 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.47 | 11.34 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.07 | 2.19 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.43 | 0.41 |
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Other
| Item | Needham | Damascus (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 52.56 | 13.92 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.04 | 2.85 |
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| Doctors visit | 100.45 | 20.07 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.47 | 15.86 |
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| Brand Jeans | 64.14 | 26.01 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 75.88 | 45.24 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,612.29 | 43.64 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,078 | 1,642 |
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