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Cost of Living in Al Ḩajar al Aswad

Al Ḩajar al Aswad, Rīf Dimashq, Syria · Population 101,827

▼ -6% vs Syria average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)£4,108,000 ($316)
Couple, monthly£7,324,200 ($563)
Family of four, monthly£9,504,040 ($731)

Estimated Prices in Al Ḩajar al Aswad

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant£42,900 ($3.30)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range£171,600 ($13.20)per meal
Cappuccino£12,870 ($0.99)each
Monthly groceries (single person)£972,400 ($74.80)per month
Monthly public transport pass£157,300 ($12.10)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment£414,700 ($31.90)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)£120,120 ($9.24)per month
Fitness club membership£120,120 ($9.24)per month
Cinema ticket£31,460 ($2.42)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre£1,794,000 ($138)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre£1,248,000 ($96.00)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre£3,744,000 ($288)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Al Ḩajar al Aswad is £1,560,000 ($120) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £4,108,000 ($316) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £5,340,400 ($411) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£1,248,000 ($96)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Yaldā

1 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Babīlā

2 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Qabr as Sitt

3 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Bayt Saḩam

3 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Al Buwayḑah

4 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Jaramānā

5 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Ḩawsh al Baḩdalīyah

6 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Ashrafīyat Şaḩnāyā

6 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Other Major Cities in Syria

Damascus

Dimashq · pop. 2,685,360

£5,450,382 ($419) / mo

Aleppo

Ḩalab · pop. 2,003,671

£4,730,496 ($364) / mo

Homs

Ḩimş · pop. 775,404

£4,373,892 ($336) / mo

Latakia

Al Lādhiqīyah · pop. 709,000

£4,373,892 ($336) / mo

Ḩamāh

Ḩamāh · pop. 696,863

£4,373,892 ($336) / mo

Ţarţūs

Ţarţūs · pop. 458,327

£4,373,892 ($336) / mo

Dūmā

Rīf Dimashq · pop. 400,000

£4,373,892 ($336) / mo

Ar Raqqah

Ar Raqqah · pop. 299,824

£4,373,892 ($336) / mo

Living in Al Ḩajar al Aswad

Al Ḩajar al Aswad is one of the key cities in Syria. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £4,108,000 ($316), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £1,248,000 ($96) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to £9,504,040 ($731) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £7,324,200 ($563) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Al Ḩajar al Aswad is £1,560,000 ($120). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £5,340,400 ($411) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Al Ḩajar al Aswad expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £4,108,000 ($316) per month in Al Ḩajar al Aswad including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Syria.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Al Ḩajar al Aswad?
A net salary of around £5,340,400 ($411) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Ḩajar al Aswad with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Ḩajar al Aswad is £1,560,000 ($120).
How much is rent in Al Ḩajar al Aswad?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated £1,794,000 ($138) per month in the city centre and £1,248,000 ($96) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about £3,744,000 ($288).
Is Al Ḩajar al Aswad cheaper than Syria on average?
Yes — Al Ḩajar al Aswad is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Syria average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Al Ḩajar al Aswad?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £972,400 ($75) in Al Ḩajar al Aswad. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £42,900 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £12,870 ($1).
How do transport costs in Al Ḩajar al Aswad compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Ḩajar al Aswad is estimated at £157,300 ($12). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Ḩajar al Aswad are estimates based on Syria national averages adjusted for city size (population 101,827). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.