Damascus, Dimashq, Syria · Population 2,685,360 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Syria average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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£4,373,892 ($336) / moDamascus 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.