Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡พ Damascus vs ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Nairobi

Nairobi is 0.5% more expensive

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Category ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡พ Damascus ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Nairobi Difference
Cost of Living 19.4 19.5 +0.5%
Rent 9.3 10.5 +12.9%
Groceries 29.2 35.0 +19.9%
Restaurants 42.4 31.3 -26.2%
Purchasing Power 6.4 40.6 +534.4%
Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.
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