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Cost of Living in Ar Rastan

Ar Rastan, Ḩimş, Syria · Population 61,176

▼ -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 Ar Rastan

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 Ar Rastan 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.

Compare Ar Rastan

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Nearby Cities

Tallbīsah

8 km away · Ḩimş

Kafr Buhum

16 km away · Ḩamāh

Homs

20 km away · Ḩimş

Kafr Lāhā

22 km away · Ḩimş

Ḩamāh

24 km away · Ḩamāh

Tall Dhahab

26 km away · Ḩimş

As Salamīyah

31 km away · Ḩamāh

Khaţţāb

32 km away · Ḩamāh

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 Ar Rastan

Ar Rastan 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 Ar Rastan 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 Ar Rastan expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £4,108,000 ($316) per month in Ar Rastan 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 Ar Rastan?
A net salary of around £5,340,400 ($411) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ar Rastan with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ar Rastan is £1,560,000 ($120).
How much is rent in Ar Rastan?
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 Ar Rastan cheaper than Syria on average?
Yes — Ar Rastan 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 Ar Rastan?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £972,400 ($75) in Ar Rastan. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £42,900 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £12,870 ($1).
How do transport costs in Ar Rastan compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ar Rastan is estimated at £157,300 ($12). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ar Rastan are estimates based on Syria national averages adjusted for city size (population 61,176). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.