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| Expense | Dar‘ā | Damascus | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.07 | $4.29 | Dar‘ā |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $12.28 | $17.16 | Dar‘ā |
| Cappuccino | $0.92 | $1.29 | Dar‘ā |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $69.56 | $97.24 | Dar‘ā |
| Monthly public transport pass | $11.25 | $15.73 | Dar‘ā |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $29.67 | $41.47 | Dar‘ā |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $8.59 | $12.01 | Dar‘ā |
| Fitness club membership | $8.59 | $12.01 | Dar‘ā |
| Cinema ticket | $2.25 | $3.15 | Dar‘ā |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $126 | $192 | Dar‘ā |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $87.67 | $133 | Dar‘ā |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $263 | $400 | Dar‘ā |
| Total single-person budget | $292 | $419 | Dar‘ā |
| Average net salary | $112 | $156 |
Dar‘ā is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Dar‘ā runs about $292 versus $419 in Damascus — a difference of roughly 43%.
Salary-adjusted, Dar‘ā leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Dar‘ā · Full cost of living in Damascus