Cost of Living in Damascus
Summary of cost of living in Damascus, Syria:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,795.3$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 528.1$, excluding rent.
- Damascus is 54.3% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Damascus is, on average, 82.1% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 8.00 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 29.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 5.50 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1.60 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 1.92 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.38 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.74 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.87 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 0.45 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.73 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 1.84 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1.39 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.49 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.58 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.45 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.69 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.50 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.36 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.35 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.31 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.38 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.69 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.97 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.80 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 3.00 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.10 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 9.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.61 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 7.69 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 4.13 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 15,000.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 19,127.16 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 145.00 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 6.93 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 55.00 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 28.75 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 7.33 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 3.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 111.67 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 1,505.73 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 39.00 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 48.33 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 63.33 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 58.33 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 243.84 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 176.43 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 615.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 331.41 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 172.08 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 60.39 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 48.57 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 14.25 |
Prices in Damascus
This city had 286 entries in the past 12 months by 32 different contributors.
Last update: 20 October 2025
Last update: 20 October 2025
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it means monthly average salary is less than 13 $ ??!!
Please tell me is it true ?