Cost of living in Damascus, Syria vs Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Damascus (Syria) is 57% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,895 £ ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,451 £ ($4.78) | $8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,089 £ ($2.12) | $3.69 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 419 £ ($0.82) | $0.78 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 538 £ ($1.05) | $2.60 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 254 £ ($0.50) | $3.97 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 771 £ ($1.50) | $7 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 457 £ ($0.89) | $3.76 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234 £ ($0.46) | $1.69 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 636 £ ($1.24) | $2.89 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,604 £ ($5.08) | $17 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 602 £ ($1.17) | $1.46 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 £ ($0.39) | $1.95 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Damascus (Syria) is 76% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 222,511 £ ($434) | $1,785 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 116,351 £ ($227) | $1,309 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,663 £ ($25) | $138 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 117,040 £ ($228) | $1,159 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 66,716 £ ($130) | $816 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,623 £ ($17) | $70 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 7,049 £ ($14) | $40 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 139,872 £ ($273) | $330 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 52,530 £ ($102) | $102 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,340 £ ($2.61) | $10 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,329 £ ($2.59) | $17 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Damascus (Syria) is 48% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,763 £ ($17) | $41 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,378 £ ($36) | $61 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,431 £ ($40) | $93 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,218 £ ($30) | $100 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Damascus (Syria) is 48% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,639,570 £ ($9,048) | $23,164 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 220 £ ($0.43) | $0.60 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,695 £ ($11) | $24 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Damascus (Syria) is 85% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 511 £ ($1.00) | $5.07 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,501 £ ($2.93) | $84 | - 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,108 £ ($18) | $105 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 487 £ ($0.95) | $5.80 | - 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 671 £ ($1.31) | $3.97 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 934 £ ($1.82) | $5.41 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 446 £ ($0.87) | $2.79 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 392 £ ($0.76) | $2.14 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,774 £ ($3.46) | $17 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Damascus (Syria) is 67% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,794 £ ($13) | $46 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,282 £ ($8) | $25 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 9,045 £ ($18) | $106 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,971 £ ($29) | $67 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,213 £ ($2.37) | $10 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,019 £ ($1.99) | $4.50 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 797 £ ($1.55) | $5.64 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,456 £ ($46) | $430 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 £ ($0.02) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,978 £ ($12) | $81 | - 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,060 £ ($2.07) | $5.91 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 100 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,900 in Charlottesville, Virginia you would need to make just about $2,003 (1,026,970 £) in Damascus.
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