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Cost of Living in Kafr Rūmā

Kafr Rūmā, Idlib, Syria · Population 12,276

▼ -16% vs Syria average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)£3,668,001 ($282)
Couple, monthly£6,530,827 ($502)
Family of four, monthly£8,466,039 ($651)

Estimated Prices in Kafr Rūmā

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant£38,610 ($2.97)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range£154,440 ($11.88)per meal
Cappuccino£11,583 ($0.89)each
Monthly groceries (single person)£875,160 ($67.32)per month
Monthly public transport pass£141,570 ($10.89)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment£373,230 ($28.71)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)£108,108 ($8.32)per month
Fitness club membership£108,108 ($8.32)per month
Cinema ticket£28,314 ($2.18)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre£1,572,626 ($121)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre£1,094,001 ($84.15)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre£3,282,003 ($252)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Kafr Rūmā is £1,404,000 ($108) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £3,668,001 ($282) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £4,768,401 ($367) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£1,094,001 ($84)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Kafr Rūmā

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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 Kafr Rūmā

Kafr Rūmā is one of the key cities in Syria. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £3,668,001 ($282), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £1,094,001 ($84) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to £8,466,039 ($651) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £6,530,827 ($502) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Kafr Rūmā is £1,404,000 ($108). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £4,768,401 ($367) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kafr Rūmā expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £3,668,001 ($282) per month in Kafr Rūmā including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Syria.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Kafr Rūmā?
A net salary of around £4,768,401 ($367) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Kafr Rūmā with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Kafr Rūmā is £1,404,000 ($108).
How much is rent in Kafr Rūmā?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated £1,572,626 ($121) per month in the city centre and £1,094,001 ($84) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about £3,282,003 ($252).
Is Kafr Rūmā cheaper than Syria on average?
Yes — Kafr Rūmā is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Syria average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Kafr Rūmā?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £875,160 ($67) in Kafr Rūmā. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £38,610 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £11,583 ($1).
How do transport costs in Kafr Rūmā compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Kafr Rūmā is estimated at £141,570 ($11). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Kafr Rūmā are estimates based on Syria national averages adjusted for city size (population 12,276). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.