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Damascus vs Riyadh
Dam vs Ruh
Average net salary (After tax)
Housing
- Rent apartment
- Buy apartment
Rent 1 bedroom apartment
Cost per month
Rent 3 bedroom apartment
Cost per month
Buy apartment
Price per m2
Mortgage rates
Riyadh
4.5%
Damascus
5.5%
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Utilities
- Basic Utilities
- Internet & Phone
Basic utilities
Electricity, heating, water, Garbage for a 85m2 Apartment
Internet
60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, Cable/ADSL
Mobile phone data
One-minute local prepaid call (no plan or discount)
Transport
- Public Transport
- Car
One-way ticket
Local transport
Monthly pass
Regular price
Fuel prices
Per Litre
Riyadh
Damascus
Buying a new car
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90KW Trendline (Or equivalent)
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Groceries
- Staples
- Meat
- Produce
- Cigarettes
Staples
Pack of cigarettes
(Marlboro)
Riyadh
Damascus
Meat & cheese
Vegetables
Fruit
Eating Out
- Food
- Drinks
Meal for two
Mcdonalds McMeal
Or equivalent combo meal
Riyadh
4.5%
Damascus
5.5%
Restaurant Prices in Riyadh are 17.14% higher than in Damascus
Drinks
Alcohol
- Beer
- Wine
Domestic beer
Imported beer
Bottle of wine
Mid-range, from supermarket
Clothing
- Clothing
- Shoes
Pair of jeans
Levis 501 or similar
Summer dress
From a chain store (e.g. Zara, H&M)
Shoes
Leisure
- Cinema
- Sports
Cinema
One ticket for an international release
Tennis court rental
One hour on weekend
Fitness club
Monthly fee for one adult