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

Should I Move to Damascus?

Q: 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.

80.6% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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vs NYC

SYP 63,789

1-BR, city centre

6.4

Purchasing Power

Very weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Damascus

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

19.4 Affordable

Rent

9.3 Very affordable

Groceries

29.2 Very affordable

Restaurants

42.4 Affordable

Purchasing Power

6.4 Very weak

Rent in Damascus

1-BR, city centre SYP 63,789/mo

1-BR, outside centre SYP 22,672/mo

3-BR, city centre SYP 102,794/mo

3-BR, outside centre SYP 56,862/mo

Save by going outside centre 65% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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