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Cost of Living in Ar Ruḩaybah

Ar Ruḩaybah, Rīf Dimashq, Syria

▼ -13% vs Syria average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)£3,799,573 ($292)
Couple, monthly£6,767,946 ($521)
Family of four, monthly£8,776,155 ($675)

Estimated Prices in Ar Ruḩaybah

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant£39,897 ($3.07)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range£159,588 ($12.28)per meal
Cappuccino£11,969 ($0.92)each
Monthly groceries (single person)£904,332 ($69.56)per month
Monthly public transport pass£146,289 ($11.25)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment£385,671 ($29.67)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)£111,712 ($8.59)per month
Fitness club membership£111,712 ($8.59)per month
Cinema ticket£29,258 ($2.25)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre£1,638,423 ($126)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre£1,139,773 ($87.67)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre£3,419,318 ($263)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ar Ruḩaybah is £1,450,800 ($112) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £3,799,573 ($292) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £4,939,445 ($380) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£1,139,773 ($88)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Ar Ruḩaybah

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Nearby Cities

Al Mu‘aḑḑamīyah

5 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Jayrūd

8 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Al Quţayfah

11 km away · Rīf Dimashq

‘Adrā

23 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Yabrūd

25 km away · Rīf Dimashq

‘Utaybah

30 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Şaydnāyā

30 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Ra’s al Ma‘arrah

31 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 Ar Ruḩaybah

Ar Ruḩaybah is one of the key cities in Syria. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £3,799,573 ($292), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £1,139,773 ($88) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to £8,776,155 ($675) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £6,767,946 ($521) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Ar Ruḩaybah is £1,450,800 ($112). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £4,939,445 ($380) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ar Ruḩaybah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £3,799,573 ($292) per month in Ar Ruḩaybah including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for Syria.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ar Ruḩaybah?
A net salary of around £4,939,445 ($380) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ar Ruḩaybah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ar Ruḩaybah is £1,450,800 ($112).
How much is rent in Ar Ruḩaybah?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated £1,638,423 ($126) per month in the city centre and £1,139,773 ($88) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about £3,419,318 ($263).
Is Ar Ruḩaybah cheaper than Syria on average?
Yes — Ar Ruḩaybah is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the Syria average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Ar Ruḩaybah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £904,332 ($70) in Ar Ruḩaybah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £39,897 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £11,969 ($1).
How do transport costs in Ar Ruḩaybah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ar Ruḩaybah is estimated at £146,289 ($11). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ar Ruḩaybah are estimates based on Syria national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.