🇸🇾 Syria · #443 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Damascus

Very affordable — cheaper than 17.7% of cities worldwide

Ranked #443 of 538 cities · More expensive than 17.7% of cities worldwide

Very affordable
Cost of Living
Very affordable
Rent
Very affordable
Groceries
Very weak
Purchasing Power

Lower index = more affordable

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Damascus

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom SYP 28,287/mo ≈ $245 SYP 21,215/mo ≈ $184 25%
3-Bedroom SYP 49,185/mo ≈ $426 SYP 36,889/mo ≈ $320 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
34.4 Very affordable
Rent
8.2 Very affordable
Groceries
30.1 Very affordable
Restaurants
37.6 Affordable
Purchasing Power
4.3 Very weak

Living in Damascus: What to Expect

Damascus is very affordable by global standards (ranked #443 of 538 cities), cheaper than 17.7% of cities worldwide.

Groceries are very affordable, while dining out is affordable. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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