Cost of living in Damascus is 3% higher than in Chaophraya Surasak (without rent).
Rent in Damascus is 26% cheaper than in Chaophraya Surasak.
Cost of living including rent in Damascus is 11% lower than in Chaophraya Surasak.
Food in Damascus is 15% cheaper than in Chaophraya Surasak.
Transport in Damascus is 245% more expensive than in Chaophraya Surasak.
| Damascus | Chaophraya Surasak | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Damascus | Chaophraya Surasak | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.04 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 32.8 $ | 28.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5 $ | 7.51 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.26 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.27 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.04 $ | 0.78 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.63 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.9 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.38 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.61 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.99 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.28 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.6 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.16 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.5 $ | 18 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.98 $ | 4.24 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.1 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.1 $ | 20.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.24 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.9 $ | 11.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.9 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.95 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.48 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.47 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.05 $ | 1.44 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
42.9 $ | 46.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
66 $ | 72.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
66.2 $ | 17.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 140 $ | 258 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 294 $ | 661 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 248 $ | 477 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 531 $ | 1,060 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,873 $ | 2,738 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 880 $ | 1,818 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 56.1 $ | 555 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.49 % | 5.37 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 13.4 $ | 45.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.03 $ | 6.12 $ |
| Haircut | 14.4 $ | 4.42 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 47.8 $ | 97.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 21.8 $ | 34.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 48.8 $ | 317 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,645 $ | 10,387 $ |