Cost of Living Comparison Between Damascus and Suran Cost of Living Comparison Between Damascus and Suran

😐 Solo nomad: Damascus is 7.1% more expensive than Suran without rent, and 44.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Damascus is 1.8% more expensive than Suran without rent, and 34.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Damascus
Suran
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.05 SYP 78.7K
$5.87 SYP 76.3K
3.07%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$27.32 SYP 355.2K
$27.42 SYP 356.4K
-0.36%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.37 SYP 69.8K
$5.65 SYP 73.4K
-4.96%
Cappuccino
$1.51 SYP 19.6K
$1.55 SYP 20.1K
-2.58%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.16 SYP 15.1K
$1.12 SYP 14.6K
3.57%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.67 SYP 8,742
$0.72 SYP 9,309
-6.94%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.57 SYP 20.5K
$1.57 SYP 20.4K
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.55 SYP 33.2K
$2.46 SYP 32K
3.66%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Damascus
Suran
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.97 SYP 12.6K
$1.01 SYP 13.1K
-3.96%
White Bread (500g)
$0.59 SYP 7,675
$0.59 SYP 7,709
-
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.73 SYP 22.5K
$1.75 SYP 22.7K
-1.14%
Eggs
$1.88 SYP 24.5K
$1.89 SYP 24.5K
-0.53%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$3.17 SYP 41.1K
$3.13 SYP 40.7K
1.28%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.51 SYP 97.7K
$7.54 SYP 98K
-0.40%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.3 SYP 146.9K
$11.31 SYP 147.1K
-0.09%
Apples (1kg)
$0.88 SYP 11.5K
$0.92 SYP 11.9K
-4.35%
Banana (1kg)
$1.79 SYP 23.3K
$1.8 SYP 23.4K
-0.56%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.02 SYP 13.3K
$0.99 SYP 12.9K
3.03%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.96 SYP 12.5K
$0.89 SYP 11.6K
7.87%
Potato (1kg)
$0.61 SYP 7,922
$0.61 SYP 7,953
-
Onion (1kg)
$0.61 SYP 7,921
$0.61 SYP 7,981
-
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.38 SYP 4,901
$0.37 SYP 4,856
2.70%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.57 SYP 7,452
$0.57 SYP 7,436
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.93 SYP 38K
$2.98 SYP 38.7K
-1.68%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.03 SYP 78.4K
$5.95 SYP 77.4K
1.34%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.99 SYP 12.9K
$0.97 SYP 12.7K
2.06%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.79 SYP 23.2K
$1.77 SYP 23K
1.13%
🚌 Getting Around
Damascus
Suran
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.09 SYP 1,227
-
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$17.07 SYP 221.9K
-
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.02 SYP 13.2K
$0.99 SYP 12.8K
3.03%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.27 SYP 16.5K
$1.22 SYP 15.8K
4.10%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.28 SYP 81.7K
$6.28 SYP 81.6K
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$3.75 SYP 48.7K
$3.67 SYP 47.7K
2.18%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$18.7K SYP 243.7M
$18.7K SYP 242.9M
0.32%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$21.4K SYP 278M
$21.1K SYP 273.7M
1.57%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Damascus
Suran
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$102 SYP 1.3M
$104 SYP 1.4M
-1.86%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$8.46 SYP 110K
$8.2 SYP 106.6K
3.17%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$55.1 SYP 716.1K
$56 SYP 727.8K
-1.59%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Damascus
Suran
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$15.19 SYP 197.5K
-
-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.14 SYP 92.9K
-
-
Cinema Ticket
$3.08 SYP 40K
$2.98 SYP 38.7K
3.36%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Damascus
Suran
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$44.2 SYP 574.5K
$44.47 SYP 578.1K
-0.61%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,805 SYP 23.5M
$1,854 SYP 24.1M
-2.63%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Damascus
Suran
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$29.76 SYP 386.9K
$29.26 SYP 380.4K
1.71%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$25.67 SYP 333.7K
$25.94 SYP 337.2K
-1.04%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$44.13 SYP 573.7K
$45.57 SYP 592.4K
-3.16%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$55.2 SYP 717.7K
$57.4 SYP 745.8K
-3.77%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Damascus
Suran
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$268 SYP 3.5M
-
-
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$171 SYP 2.2M
-
-
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$534 SYP 6.9M
-
-
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$284 SYP 3.7M
-
-
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,919 SYP 24.9M
-
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$648 SYP 8.4M
-
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Damascus
Suran
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$49.02 SYP 637.3K
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.75
13.75
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Last update for Damascus: October 29, 2025

Last update for Suran: October 28, 2025

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