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Cost of Living in Kafr Shams

Kafr Shams, Dar‘ā, Syria · Population 12,435

▼ -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 Shams

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 Shams 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.

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Nearby Cities

Aş Şanamayn

8 km away · Dar‘ā

Ghabāghib

13 km away · Dar‘ā

Inkhil

13 km away · Dar‘ā

Al Ḩārah

13 km away · Dar‘ā

Jāsim

15 km away · Dar‘ā

Kanākir

17 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Maḩajjah

20 km away · Dar‘ā

Zākīyah

24 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 Kafr Shams

Kafr Shams 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 Shams 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 Shams expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £3,668,001 ($282) per month in Kafr Shams 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 Shams?
A net salary of around £4,768,401 ($367) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Kafr Shams with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Kafr Shams is £1,404,000 ($108).
How much is rent in Kafr Shams?
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 Shams cheaper than Syria on average?
Yes — Kafr Shams 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 Shams?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £875,160 ($67) in Kafr Shams. 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 Shams compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Kafr Shams is estimated at £141,570 ($11). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Kafr Shams are estimates based on Syria national averages adjusted for city size (population 12,435). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.