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Cost of Living in Zamalkā

Zamalkā, Rīf Dimashq, Syria · Population 44,661

▼ -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 Zamalkā

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 Zamalkā 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

Siqbā

3 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Kafr Baţnā

3 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Jisrayn

3 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Ḩarastā

4 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Jaramānā

5 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Damascus

6 km away · Dimashq

Bayt Saḩam

6 km away · Rīf Dimashq

Babīlā

7 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 Zamalkā

Zamalkā 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 Zamalkā 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 Zamalkā expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £3,668,001 ($282) per month in Zamalkā 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 Zamalkā?
A net salary of around £4,768,401 ($367) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Zamalkā with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Zamalkā is £1,404,000 ($108).
How much is rent in Zamalkā?
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 Zamalkā cheaper than Syria on average?
Yes — Zamalkā 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 Zamalkā?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £875,160 ($67) in Zamalkā. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £38,610 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £11,583 ($1).
How do transport costs in Zamalkā compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Zamalkā is estimated at £141,570 ($11). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Zamalkā are estimates based on Syria national averages adjusted for city size (population 44,661). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.