Syria vs Syria · 12 km apart
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single / month
Cheaper overallSyria
single / month
| Expense | Dūmā | Damascus | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.50 | $4.29 | Dūmā |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $13.99 | $17.16 | Dūmā |
| Cappuccino | $1.05 | $1.29 | Dūmā |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $79.29 | $97.24 | Dūmā |
| Monthly public transport pass | $12.83 | $15.73 | Dūmā |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $33.81 | $41.47 | Dūmā |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $9.79 | $12.01 | Dūmā |
| Fitness club membership | $9.79 | $12.01 | Dūmā |
| Cinema ticket | $2.57 | $3.15 | Dūmā |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $148 | $192 | Dūmā |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $103 | $133 | Dūmā |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $310 | $400 | Dūmā |
| Total single-person budget | $336 | $419 | Dūmā |
| Average net salary | $127 | $156 |
Dūmā is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Dūmā runs about $336 versus $419 in Damascus — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, Dūmā 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 Dūmā · Full cost of living in Damascus