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Cost of Living in Ra’s al ‘Ayn

Ra’s al ‘Ayn, Al Ḩasakah, Syria · Population 29,347

▼ -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 Ra’s al ‘Ayn

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 Ra’s al ‘Ayn 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 Ra’s al ‘Ayn

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Nearby Cities

Ad Darbāsīyah

57 km away · Al Ḩasakah

Al Ḩasakah

71 km away · Al Ḩasakah

‘Āmūdā

81 km away · Al Ḩasakah

Tall Abyaḑ

101 km away · Ar Raqqah

Abū Khashab

102 km away · Dayr az Zawr

Al Qāmishlī

104 km away · Al Ḩasakah

Ash Shaddādah

106 km away · Al Ḩasakah

Ar Raqqah

138 km away · Ar Raqqah

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 Ra’s al ‘Ayn

Ra’s al ‘Ayn 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 Ra’s al ‘Ayn 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 Ra’s al ‘Ayn expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £3,668,001 ($282) per month in Ra’s al ‘Ayn 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 Ra’s al ‘Ayn?
A net salary of around £4,768,401 ($367) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ra’s al ‘Ayn with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ra’s al ‘Ayn is £1,404,000 ($108).
How much is rent in Ra’s al ‘Ayn?
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 Ra’s al ‘Ayn cheaper than Syria on average?
Yes — Ra’s al ‘Ayn 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 Ra’s al ‘Ayn?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £875,160 ($67) in Ra’s al ‘Ayn. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £38,610 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £11,583 ($1).
How do transport costs in Ra’s al ‘Ayn compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ra’s al ‘Ayn is estimated at £141,570 ($11). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ra’s al ‘Ayn are estimates based on Syria national averages adjusted for city size (population 29,347). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.