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Cost of Living in Homs

Homs, Ḩimş, Syria · Population 775,404

▲ +0% vs Syria average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)£4,373,892 ($336)
Couple, monthly£7,804,174 ($600)
Family of four, monthly£10,132,518 ($779)

Estimated Prices in Homs

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant£45,474 ($3.50)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range£181,896 ($13.99)per meal
Cappuccino£13,642 ($1.05)each
Monthly groceries (single person)£1,030,744 ($79.29)per month
Monthly public transport pass£166,738 ($12.83)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment£439,582 ($33.81)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)£127,327 ($9.79)per month
Fitness club membership£127,327 ($9.79)per month
Cinema ticket£33,348 ($2.57)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre£1,929,544 ($148)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre£1,342,292 ($103)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre£4,026,875 ($310)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Homs is £1,653,600 ($127) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £4,373,892 ($336) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £5,686,059 ($437) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£1,342,292 ($103)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Tallbīsah

12 km away · Ḩimş

Ar Rastan

20 km away · Ḩimş

Kafr Lāhā

26 km away · Ḩimş

Shīn

27 km away · Ḩimş

Tall Dhahab

28 km away · Ḩimş

Al Quşayr

28 km away · Ḩimş

Kafr Buhum

36 km away · Ḩamāh

Tallkalakh

42 km away · Ḩimş

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

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 Homs

Homs is one of the key cities in Syria. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £4,373,892 ($336), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £1,342,292 ($103) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to £10,132,518 ($779) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £7,804,174 ($600) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Homs is £1,653,600 ($127). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £5,686,059 ($437) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Homs expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £4,373,892 ($336) per month in Homs including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Syria.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Homs?
A net salary of around £5,686,059 ($437) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Homs with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Homs is £1,653,600 ($127).
How much is rent in Homs?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated £1,929,544 ($148) per month in the city centre and £1,342,292 ($103) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about £4,026,875 ($310).
Is Homs cheaper than Syria on average?
No — Homs is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Syria average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Homs?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £1,030,744 ($79) in Homs. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £45,474 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £13,642 ($1).
How do transport costs in Homs compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Homs is estimated at £166,738 ($13). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Homs are estimates based on Syria national averages adjusted for city size (population 775,404). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.