Cost of living in Damascus is 91% higher than in Brahmanbaria (without rent).
Rent in Damascus is 236% more expensive than in Brahmanbaria.
Cost of living including rent in Damascus is 132% higher than in Brahmanbaria.
Food in Damascus is 63% more expensive than in Brahmanbaria.
Transport in Damascus is 360% more expensive than in Brahmanbaria.
| Damascus | Brahmanbaria | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Damascus | Brahmanbaria | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.04 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 32.8 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.26 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.27 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.04 $ | 0.29 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.63 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.9 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.38 $ | 8.63 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.61 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.99 $ | 7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.28 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.6 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.16 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.5 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.98 $ | 2.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.1 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.1 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.24 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.9 $ | 3.87 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.9 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.95 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.48 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.47 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.05 $ | 0.74 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
42.9 $ | 14 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
66 $ | 21.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
66.2 $ | 15.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 140 $ | 41.8 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 294 $ | 53.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 248 $ | 86.8 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 531 $ | 156 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,873 $ | 785 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 880 $ | 350 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 56.1 $ | 92.5 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.49 % | 10.43 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 13.4 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.03 $ | 4.65 $ |
| Haircut | 14.4 $ | 2.03 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 47.8 $ | 55 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 21.8 $ | 18 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 48.8 $ | 44.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,645 $ | 944 $ |