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Cost of Living in Babīlā

Babīlā, Rīf Dimashq, Syria · Population 50,880

▼ -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 Babīlā

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 Babīlā 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

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Bayt Saḩam

2 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Al Ḩajar al Aswad

2 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Qabr as Sitt

3 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Jaramānā

3 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Al Buwayḑah

5 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Damascus

5 km away · Dimashq

Kafr Baţnā

5 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 Babīlā

Babīlā 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 Babīlā 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 Babīlā expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £4,108,000 ($316) per month in Babīlā 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 Babīlā?
A net salary of around £5,340,400 ($411) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Babīlā with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Babīlā is £1,560,000 ($120).
How much is rent in Babīlā?
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 Babīlā cheaper than Syria on average?
Yes — Babīlā 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 Babīlā?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £972,400 ($75) in Babīlā. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £42,900 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £12,870 ($1).
How do transport costs in Babīlā compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Babīlā is estimated at £157,300 ($12). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Babīlā are estimates based on Syria national averages adjusted for city size (population 50,880). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.