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Cost of Living in Ar Raqqah

Ar Raqqah, Ar Raqqah, Syria · Population 299,824

▲ +0% vs Syria average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)£4,373,892 ($336)
Couple, monthly£7,804,174 ($600)
Family of four, monthly£10,132,518 ($779)

Estimated Prices in Ar Raqqah

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant£45,474 ($3.50)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range£181,896 ($13.99)per meal
Cappuccino£13,642 ($1.05)each
Monthly groceries (single person)£1,030,744 ($79.29)per month
Monthly public transport pass£166,738 ($12.83)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment£439,582 ($33.81)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)£127,327 ($9.79)per month
Fitness club membership£127,327 ($9.79)per month
Cinema ticket£33,348 ($2.57)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre£1,929,544 ($148)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre£1,342,292 ($103)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre£4,026,875 ($310)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ar Raqqah is £1,653,600 ($127) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £4,373,892 ($336) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £5,686,059 ($437) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£1,342,292 ($103)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Ath Thawrah

44 km away · Ar Raqqah

Tall Abyaḑ

83 km away · Ar Raqqah

Maskanah

88 km away · Ḩalab

Abū Khashab

92 km away · Dayr az Zawr

Manbij

115 km away · Ḩalab

As Sukhnah

119 km away · Ḩimş

Dayr Ḩāfir

120 km away · Ḩalab

‘Ayn al ‘Arab

120 km away · Ḩalab

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

Dayr az Zawr

Dayr az Zawr · pop. 271,800

£4,373,892 ($336) / mo

Living in Ar Raqqah

Ar Raqqah is one of the key cities in Syria. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £4,373,892 ($336), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £1,342,292 ($103) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to £10,132,518 ($779) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £7,804,174 ($600) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Ar Raqqah is £1,653,600 ($127). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £5,686,059 ($437) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ar Raqqah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £4,373,892 ($336) per month in Ar Raqqah including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Syria.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ar Raqqah?
A net salary of around £5,686,059 ($437) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ar Raqqah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ar Raqqah is £1,653,600 ($127).
How much is rent in Ar Raqqah?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated £1,929,544 ($148) per month in the city centre and £1,342,292 ($103) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about £4,026,875 ($310).
Is Ar Raqqah cheaper than Syria on average?
No — Ar Raqqah is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Syria average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Ar Raqqah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £1,030,744 ($79) in Ar Raqqah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £45,474 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £13,642 ($1).
How do transport costs in Ar Raqqah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ar Raqqah is estimated at £166,738 ($13). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ar Raqqah are estimates based on Syria national averages adjusted for city size (population 299,824). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.