Common information

Country
Syria
Population
1 569 394

Cost of living and prices in Damascus

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre146USD/month
in city centre299USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre296USD/month
in city centre529USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 peopleUSD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people33 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pcUSD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
DrinksCappuccino1 portionUSD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litreUSD
DrinksWater0.33 litreUSD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litreUSD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kgUSD
FoodRice white1 kgUSD
FoodEggs12 pcUSD
FoodLocal cheese1 kgUSD
MeatChicken fillets1 kgUSD
FruitsApples1 kgUSD
FruitsBananas1 kgUSD
FruitsOranges1 kgUSD
FoodPotato1 kgUSD
FoodTomato1 kgUSD
FoodOnion1 kgUSD
FoodLettuce1 headUSD
FoodWater1.5 litreUSD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottleUSD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
CigarettesMarlboro1 packUSD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticketUSD
Public transportMonthly pass pass17 USD
TaxiTaxi start seatUSD
TaxiNormal tariff1 kmUSD
TaxiWaiting1 hourUSD
FuelGasoline1 litreUSD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc18,500 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc21,000 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month13 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hourUSD
RestCinema, International Release1 placeUSD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair21 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc26 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair45 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair50 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month70 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 monthUSD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom299 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom146 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom529 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom296 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter1,875 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter713 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month38 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year13.4

Ratings

Main factors in Damascus

Leisure quality
3.6
Quality of life
7.5
Travelers rating
3.3
Travelers rating
2.4
English speaking
5.1
Nightlife
3.6
Coworking spaces
4.6
Free WIFI
2.8
Avg. internet speed, Mb/s
2

Safety in Damascus

Healthcare
5.1
Female friendly
3.9
Friendliness to foreigners
4.1
Stability of the state
2
Conditions for starting a business
7.8
Freedom of the press
2

Comfort in Damascus

Weather comfort
6.4
Availability of air conditioners
7.5
Air quality
10

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Damascus

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 43 36 29 24 23 25 29 36 41 41 45 43 45
Average high, °C 32 27 19 13 11 13 17 23 28 33 35 35 24
Average temperature, °C 23 18 12 7 6 8 11 15 20 23 26 26 16
Average low, °C 13 9 4 1 0 2 4 7 11 14 16 17 8
Record low, °C 3 -1 -7 -8 -11 -11 -7 -2 0 5 10 10 -11
Rain, days 0 0 1 9 0 7 7 3 1 0 0 0 28
Snow, days 0 0 1 1 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 9
Fog, days 5 5 7 15 15 9 10 7 4 2 5 8 92
Thunderstorms, days 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 5
Average precipitation, mm. 0 10 20 40 30 30 20 10 0 0 0 0 160
Relative humidity, % 45 50 60 75 75 70 60 50 40 40 40 45 54
Relative humidity morning, % 77 75 83 90 89 86 83 78 75 74 79 83 81
Relative humidity evening, % 23 35 52 68 64 53 42 31 24 19 20 21 38
Wind speed, km/h 14 4 6 6 16 16 16 17 14 16 17 17 13
Day Length, часов 13 12 11 10 11 11 12 14 14 15 15 14 13
Dew point, °C 9 6 3 2 1 1 2 3 5 7 10 11 60
Growing degree-day, °C 400 258 58 0 0 0 34 167 310 417 499 508 2652
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 21 15 10 8 10 13 18 22 26 30 29 26 19

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