Cost of living in Al Hudaydah is 28% lower than in Damascus (without rent).
Rent in Al Hudaydah is 17% cheaper than in Damascus.
Cost of living including rent in Al Hudaydah is 24% lower than in Damascus.
Food in Al Hudaydah is 15% cheaper than in Damascus.
Transport in Al Hudaydah is 65% cheaper than in Damascus.
| Al Hudaydah | Damascus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Al Hudaydah | Damascus | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.96 $ | 5.04 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.4 $ | 32.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.47 $ | 5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.81 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.47 $ | 1.04 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.59 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.49 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.69 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.28 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.5 $ | 9.99 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.28 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.87 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.12 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.44 $ | 5.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.44 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.78 $ | 2.98 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.31 $ | 0.1 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.1 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.76 $ | 10.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.9 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.26 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.84 $ | 4.48 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.25 $ | 3.05 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.3 $ | 42.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.4 $ | 66 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.4 $ | 66.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 146 $ | 140 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 309 $ | 294 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 217 $ | 248 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 470 $ | 531 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,557 $ | 1,873 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 843 $ | 880 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 386 $ | 56.1 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.68 % | 13.49 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.7 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.06 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Haircut | 3.7 $ | 14.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.6 $ | 47.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.6 $ | 21.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 78.2 $ | 48.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,842 $ | 1,645 $ |