Should I move to Damascus?

Damascus, Syria has a cost of living 80.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 19.4). It is ranked #509 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 6.4 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Damascus?

The cost of living in Damascus is 80.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 19.4). Groceries are 70.8% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 57.6% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately SYP 63,789 per month. Local purchasing power index is 6.4 (NYC = 100).

🇸🇾 Syria · #509 of 577 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Damascus?

80.6% goedkoper om hier te leven dan in New York City.

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-80.6%

vs NYC

SYP 63,789

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum

6.4

Koopkracht

Very weak

Koopkracht

Kostenindex: Numbeo, waar beschikbaar gecombineerd met Expatistan en LivingCost (New York = 100) · Gegevens: oktober 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris: verhuizen naar Damascus?

Kostenverdeling: Damascus

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

19.4 Affordable

Huur

9.3 Very affordable

Boodschappen

29.2 Very affordable

Restaurants

42.4 Affordable

Koopkracht

6.4 Very weak

Huur in Damascus

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum SYP 63,789/mo

1-slaapkamer, buiten centrum SYP 22,672/mo

3-slaapkamers, stadscentrum SYP 102,794/mo

3-slaapkamers, buiten centrum SYP 56,862/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum 65% goedkoper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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