Common information

Capital
Damascus
Language
Arabic
Currency
Syrian Pound
Population
22 530 746
Phone code
+963

Cost of living and prices in Syria

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre90USD/month
in city centre144USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre197USD/month
in city centre315USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 peopleUSD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people20 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 pass12 USD
TaxiTaxi start seatUSD
TaxiNormal tariff1 kmUSD
TaxiWaiting1 hourUSD
FuelGasoline1 litreUSD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc23,880 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc23,600 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month12 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hourUSD
RestCinema, International Release1 placeUSD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair21 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc30 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair54 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair49 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month67 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 month10 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom144 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom90 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom315 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom197 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter1,450 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter583 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month42 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year14

List of largest cities in Syria

Ratings

Main factors in Syria

Leisure quality
3.2
Quality of life
7
Travelers rating
3.2
Travelers rating
2.4
English speaking
4.8
Nightlife
3.3
Coworking spaces
4.6
Traffic
3.6
Free WIFI
2.8

Safety in Syria

Safety
5.9
Medicine
9.5
Healthcare
5.1
Racial tolerance
4.6
Female friendly
3.2
Friendliness to foreigners
3.5
Stability of the state
2
Conditions for starting a business
7.7
Freedom of the press
2

Availability of prices in Syria

Cost of living
8.2
Rent, price
9.6
Products, price
8.4
Restaurants, price
8.7
Purchasing power
2.2

Comfort in Syria

Ecology
2.2
Weather comfort
7.1
Availability of air conditioners
5.6
Air quality
8

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Syria

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 41 37 29 23 21 24 28 35 40 41 43 44 44
Average high, °C 31 26 18 12 10 12 16 22 27 31 34 34 23
Average temperature, °C 25 19 13 8 7 8 11 16 21 25 27 27 17
Average low, °C 18 13 7 4 2 4 6 10 14 18 21 21 11
Record low, °C 7 2 -4 -6 -9 -7 -7 1 5 9 13 11 -9
Rain, days 0 2 4 7 6 8 6 4 2 0 0 0 39
Snow, days 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
Fog, days 1 3 6 12 11 7 6 3 2 1 1 2 54
Thunderstorms, days 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 8
Average precipitation, mm. 5 28 39 80 98 75 75 38 20 4 1 1 462
Relative humidity, % 51 56 65 74 75 72 64 60 52 48 50 51 60
Relative humidity morning, % 60 62 71 77 75 73 71 67 63 57 58 61 66
Relative humidity evening, % 29 38 53 65 62 53 45 37 31 26 27 28 41
Wind speed, km/h 9 6 6 7 10 11 10 13 12 13 13 12 10
Day Length, часов 13 12 11 10 11 11 12 14 15 15 15 14 13
Dew point, °C 10 7 5 3 1 2 3 5 7 9 12 13 76
Growing degree-day, °C 441 300 89 10 2 5 53 183 334 445 532 540 2933
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 20 14 10 8 9 12 16 20 24 28 28 25 18