Cost of Living Comparison Between Aleppo and Damascus 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Damascus are 1.9% higher than in Aleppo (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Damascus are 13.1% higher than in Aleppo | |
| Rent Prices in Damascus are 190.4% higher than in Aleppo | |
| Restaurant Prices in Damascus are 20.0% higher than in Aleppo | |
| Groceries Prices in Damascus are 5.9% lower than in Aleppo | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Damascus is 36.7% lower than in Aleppo | |
Restaurants | Aleppo Edit |
Damascus Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 3.00 $ | 3.75 $ | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 19.95 $ | 24.00 $ | +20.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 4.00 $ | 4.50 $ | +12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.00 $ | 1.50 $ | -50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.25 $ | 2.75 $ | +120.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 0.88 $ | 1.30 $ | +47.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 0.86 $ | 0.95 $ | +10.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.47 $ | 0.61 $ | +29.3 % |
Markets | Aleppo Edit |
Damascus Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 2.89 $ | 4.00 $ | +38.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.84 $ | 0.91 $ | +7.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.62 $ | 0.71 $ | +13.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.44 $ | 1.68 $ | -31.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1.88 $ | 1.67 $ | -11.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.25 $ | 2.63 $ | +17.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.20 $ | 4.20 $ | +0.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.43 $ | 0.45 $ | +4.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.83 $ | 0.73 $ | -11.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.50 $ | 0.33 $ | -34.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.28 $ | 0.32 $ | +15.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.29 $ | 0.25 $ | -13.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.37 $ | 0.20 $ | -46.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.30 $ | 0.27 $ | -11.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.62 $ | 0.55 $ | -11.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.75 $ | 5.49 $ | -29.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.00 $ | 1.01 $ | -49.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.60 $ | 1.82 $ | -30.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 3.00 $ | 3.00 $ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Aleppo Edit |
Damascus Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.10 $ | 0.09 $ | -10.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 3.00 $ | 17.00 $ | +466.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.15 $ | 1.00 $ | -12.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.21 $ | 2.41 $ | +100.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 5.97 $ | 6.45 $ | +8.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.91 $ | 11.70 $ | +138.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,863.72 $ | 18,000.00 $ | -35.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 38,885.35 $ | 19,333.33 $ | -50.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Aleppo Edit |
Damascus Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 61.14 $ | 64.00 $ | +4.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.65 $ | 8.73 $ | -44.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 19.97 $ | 55.67 $ | +178.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Aleppo Edit |
Damascus Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 12.60 $ | 12.14 $ | -3.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.64 $ | 7.33 $ | -46.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 3.00 $ | 2.75 $ | -8.3 % |
Childcare | Aleppo Edit |
Damascus Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 44.50 $ | 51.88 $ | +16.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 3,135.93 $ | 1,100.00 $ | -64.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Aleppo Edit |
Damascus Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 21.97 $ | 29.00 $ | +32.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.95 $ | 29.80 $ | -3.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 46.60 $ | 40.75 $ | -12.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 49.29 $ | 46.67 $ | -5.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Aleppo Edit |
Damascus Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 62.50 $ | 270.43 $ | +332.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 69.80 $ | 135.00 $ | +93.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 110.00 $ | 399.38 $ | +263.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 129.67 $ | 275.37 $ | +112.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Aleppo Edit |
Damascus Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 65.03 $ | 185.80 $ | +185.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 27.87 $ | 94.45 $ | +238.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Aleppo Edit |
Damascus Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 68.58 $ | 49.12 $ | -28.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 19.00 | 13.40 | -29.5 % |
| Last update: | January 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 6 | 25 |
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