Cost of living in Damascus is 96% higher than in Faisalabad (without rent).
Rent in Damascus is 136% more expensive than in Faisalabad.
Cost of living including rent in Damascus is 111% higher than in Faisalabad.
Food in Damascus is 93% more expensive than in Faisalabad.
Transport in Damascus is 217% more expensive than in Faisalabad.
| Damascus | Faisalabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Damascus | Faisalabad | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.04 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 32.8 $ | 7.12 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.26 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.27 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.04 $ | 0.3 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.63 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.9 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.38 $ | 6.34 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.61 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.99 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.28 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.6 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.16 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.5 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.98 $ | 1.97 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.1 $ | 0.18 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.1 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.24 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.9 $ | 2.64 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.9 $ | 11 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.95 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.48 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.47 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.05 $ | 0.38 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
42.9 $ | 32.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
66 $ | 50.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
66.2 $ | 18 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 140 $ | 59 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 294 $ | 126 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 248 $ | 84.7 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 531 $ | 169 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,873 $ | 776 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 880 $ | 902 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 56.1 $ | 214 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.49 % | 16.49 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 13.4 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.03 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Haircut | 14.4 $ | 1.72 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 47.8 $ | 83.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 21.8 $ | 16.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 48.8 $ | 25.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,645 $ | 785 $ |