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Cost of Living in Damascus

Damascus, Dimashq, Syria · Population 2,685,360 · National capital

▲ +25% vs Syria average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)£5,450,382 ($419)
Couple, monthly£9,751,048 ($750)
Family of four, monthly£12,685,199 ($976)

Estimated Prices in Damascus

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant£55,770 ($4.29)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range£223,080 ($17.16)per meal
Cappuccino£16,731 ($1.29)each
Monthly groceries (single person)£1,264,120 ($97.24)per month
Monthly public transport pass£204,490 ($15.73)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment£539,110 ($41.47)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)£156,156 ($12.01)per month
Fitness club membership£156,156 ($12.01)per month
Cinema ticket£40,898 ($3.15)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre£2,490,300 ($192)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre£1,732,382 ($133)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre£5,197,147 ($400)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Damascus is £2,028,000 ($156) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £5,450,382 ($419) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £7,085,497 ($545) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£1,732,382 ($133)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Babīlā

5 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Zamalkā

6 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Yaldā

6 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Bayt Saḩam

6 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Al Ḩajar al Aswad

6 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Jaramānā

6 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Kafr Baţnā

7 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Ma‘rabā

7 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Other Major Cities in Syria

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

Dayr az Zawr

Dayr az Zawr · pop. 271,800

£4,373,892 ($336) / mo

Living in Damascus

Damascus is the capital and one of the key cities in Syria. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £5,450,382 ($419), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £1,732,382 ($133) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to £12,685,199 ($976) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £9,751,048 ($750) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Damascus is £2,028,000 ($156). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £7,085,497 ($545) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damascus expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £5,450,382 ($419) per month in Damascus including rent outside the city centre. That is 25% more than the national average for Syria.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Damascus?
A net salary of around £7,085,497 ($545) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Damascus with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Damascus is £2,028,000 ($156).
How much is rent in Damascus?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated £2,490,300 ($192) per month in the city centre and £1,732,382 ($133) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about £5,197,147 ($400).
Is Damascus cheaper than Syria on average?
No — Damascus is estimated to be about 25% more expensive than the Syria average, mainly due to housing demand as the national capital.
What is the cost of groceries in Damascus?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £1,264,120 ($97) in Damascus. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £55,770 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around £16,731 ($1).
How do transport costs in Damascus compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Damascus is estimated at £204,490 ($16). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Damascus are estimates based on Syria national averages adjusted for city size (population 2,685,360) and capital-city premium. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.