Cost of living comparison

Kuwait

compared to

Syria

Damascus vs. Kuwait City Cost of Living Summary

Damascus is 34.3% cheaper than Kuwait City.

Restaurants: pay 2.0% more in Damascus
Groceries: pay 39.2% less in Damascus
Transportation: pay 29.4% more in Damascus
Housing: pay 44.2% less in Damascus
Childcare: pay 79.4% less in Damascus
Entertainment and Sports: pay 50.9% less in Damascus
Clothing: pay 25.3% less in Damascus

The cost of transportation and restaurants in Damascus are more expensive than in Kuwait City. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, housing, groceries, and clothing are lower in Damascus.

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Damascus vs. Kuwait City Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Damascus instead of Kuwait City, you would:

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pay 2.0% more for restaurants

	Kuwait City	Damascus
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$12.89 KWD3.980	$10.00 SYP130K	-22.4%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$8.86 KWD2.740	$7.00 SYP91,014	-21.0%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.72 KWD0.220	$2.25 SYP29,254	+210.4%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.30 KWD0.090	$0.85 SYP11,008	+180.3%
Average			+2.0%

Kuwait City vs. Damascus - Cost of restaurants

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pay 39.2% less for groceries

	Kuwait City	Damascus
Bread 1 loaf	$1.50 KWD0.460	$0.40 SYP5,199	-73.4%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$2.18 KWD0.670	$1.96 SYP25,477	-10.2%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.08 KWD1.880	$4.03 SYP52,433	-33.7%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.10 KWD0.650	$1.59 SYP20,653	-24.3%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.02 KWD0.930	$2.59 SYP33,645	-14.4%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.11 KWD0.340	$0.47 SYP6,174	-57.4%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.86 KWD0.270	$0.63 SYP8,218	-26.3%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.82 KWD0.250	$0.51 SYP6,582	-38.6%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.69 KWD0.210	$0.47 SYP6,154	-31.1%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.61 KWD0.190	$0.35 SYP4,563	-42.3%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.66 KWD0.200	$0.35 SYP4,608	-46.3%
Average			-39.2%

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pay 29.4% more for transportation

	Kuwait City	Damascus
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$1.28 KWD0.400	$13.98 SYP182K	+991.4%
Monthly public transit pass	$48.33 KWD14.940	$10.00 SYP130K	-79.3%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$20,942.34 KWD6,474.120	$15,000.00 SYP195M	-28.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$30.61 KWD9.460	$13.15 SYP171K	-57.0%
Average			+29.4%

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pay 44.2% less for housing

	Kuwait City	Damascus
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$29.92 KWD9.250	$46.25 SYP601K	+54.6%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$924.68 KWD285.860	$523.33 SYP7M	-43.4%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$635.52 KWD196.460	$186.00 SYP2M	-70.7%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$50.13 KWD15.500	$107.06 SYP1M	+113.5%
Average			-44.2%

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pay 79.4% less for childcare

	Kuwait City	Damascus
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$299.37 KWD92.550	$66.67 SYP867K	-77.7%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$9,387.00 KWD2,901.900	$1,780.73 SYP23M	-81.0%
Average			-79.4%

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pay 50.9% less for entertainment and sports

	Kuwait City	Damascus
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$3.22 KWD1.000	$2.00 SYP26,004	-37.9%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.21 KWD1.610	$3.71 SYP48,293	-28.7%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.74 KWD0.850	$2.77 SYP36,000	+1.1%
Monthly membership at local gym	$122.83 KWD37.970	$28.00 SYP364K	-77.2%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$11.28 KWD3.490	$5.50 SYP71,511	-51.2%
Average			-50.9%

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pay 25.3% less for clothing

	Kuwait City	Damascus
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$37.59 KWD11.620	$28.60 SYP372K	-23.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$39.47 KWD12.200	$40.00 SYP520K	+1.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$97.66 KWD30.190	$60.00 SYP780K	-38.6%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$88.60 KWD27.390	$58.33 SYP758K	-34.2%
Average			-25.3%

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