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Damascus, Syria
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Syria
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About Damascus, Syria
Costs exclude rentSingle / month
$358
Family of 4 / mo
$925
Avg salary (after tax)
$63
Damascus, the capital of Syria , is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It is filled with rich history and beautiful architecture. The old city is a UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its narrow streets and ancient buildings.
Cost breakdown by category
Cost breakdown
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Fashion
- Men's Dress ShoesUSD $0.82
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $0.38
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $0.53
- Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $1.11
Financial
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)12%
- Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $0.55
Food - Beverages
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $0.01
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $0.02
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $0.02
- Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.01
- CappuccinoUSD $0.01
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $0.05
- Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $0.26
- Fast Food ComboUSD $0.05
Food - Grocery
- Beef Round (1 kg)USD $0.15
- Apples (1 kg)USD $0.01
- Bananas (1 kg)USD $0.03
- Oranges (1 kg)USD $0.01
- Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $0.01
- Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.01
- Onions (1 kg)ل.س58.33
- Lettuce (1 Head)ل.س48.35
- Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.01
- Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $0.05
- Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $0.02
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $0.06
- Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $0.04
- Dozen EggsUSD $0.02
- White Rice (1 kg)USD $0.02
- Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $0.03
- Milk (1 litre)USD $0.02
Housing
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $1.93
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $3.84
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $2.95
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $7.22
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $3.6
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $1.11
Leisure
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $0.19
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $0.11
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $0.06
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $2.39
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $28.82
Transportation
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $0.03
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $0.01
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $329.92
- 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $0.1
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $0.14
- Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $419.9
- One-Way Local Transport Fareل.س15.60
Utilities (Monthly)
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $0.36
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $0.17