Cost of living in Damascus, Syria

Summary of cost of living in Damascus

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 8,575,890 £
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 3,330,610 £
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Damascus
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 16,908 £
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 25,507 £
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 15,865 £
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 5,471 £
12 eggs, large 11,811 £
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 3,861 £
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 11,902 £
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 4,483 £
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 3,868 £
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 10,726 £
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 22,098 £
2 liters of coca-cola 5,438 £
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 1,672 £
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 2,266,120 £
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 1,023,070 £
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 785,722 £
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 1,927,480 £
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 1,281,530 £
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 407,505 £
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 36,580 £
40” flat screen tv 2,423,240 £
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 984,937 £
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 19,256 £
Hourly rate for cleaning help 20,000 £
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 136,717 £
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 359,048 £
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 269,748 £
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 236,715 £
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 81,598,000 £
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 5,610 £
Monthly ticket public transport 50,139 £
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 25,642 £
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 4,257 £
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 6,632 £
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 50,000 £
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 7,982 £
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 11,560 £
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 11,251 £
4 rolls of toilet paper 6,185 £
Tube of toothpaste 7,645 £
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 45,529 £
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 60,604 £
2 tickets to the movies 29,340 £
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 180,000 £
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 281,413 £
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 33,248 £
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 25,504 £
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 44,234 £
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 2,029,040 £
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district 41,057 £
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 13,121 £
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: September 30, 2023

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