🇸🇾Cost of Living in Damascus
Syria · Population: 2,100,000 · Cost Index: 18/100
Cost of Living in Damascus
Syria · Asia
Damascus is the capital of Syria and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with a history spanning over 11,000 years. The city has been severely impacted by civil war but retains its ancient charm in the Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2,100,000
Population
18
Cost Index
20
Safety Index
22
Quality of Life
Average Monthly Cost: $400 (single person, excluding rent)
Cost Breakdown
Housing
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$180.001-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$100.003-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$350.003-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$200.00Food & Groceries
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$2.00Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$10.00McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$4.00Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$0.80Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$0.15Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.70Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$1.20Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.00Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.80Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.00Transportation
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$5.00One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.10Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$0.40Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.20Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$0.60Utilities
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$20.00Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$8.00Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$15.00Healthcare
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$5.00Dentist Visit(per visit)
$8.00Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$2.00Entertainment
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$15.00Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$2.00Cappuccino(per cup)
$1.00Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$2.00Clothing
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$25.00Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$12.00Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
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Quick Facts
- Currency
- SYP
- Language
- Arabic
- Cost Index
- 18/100
- Safety Index
- 20/100
- Quality of Life
- 22/100
Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.