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Baalbek vs Damascus

LB Lebanon SY Syria

Baalbek, Lebanon compared with Damascus, Syria: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Country Lebanon Syria
Nomad score 4.0 / 10 3.4 / 10
Cost of living $1,894 / mo Data unavailable
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 23° / 12°C 27° / 13°C
Air quality (AQI) 61 Moderate 57 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Average high 22.4°C 26.7°C
Average low 10.1°C 13.3°C
Precipitation 19 mm / mo 11 mm / mo
Sunshine 335 h / mo 335 h / mo
Humidity 46% 46%
Rain days 2.9 / mo 2 / mo
Wind speed 15.7 km/h 17.6 km/h

LB Baalbek · average high by month

SY Damascus · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
US AQI 61 57
PM2.5 15.5 µg/m³ 14.1 µg/m³
PM10 25.3 µg/m³ 31.6 µg/m³
Ozone 64 µg/m³ 59 µg/m³
UV index 0 2.4

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.0 2.9
Local Payment Services 2.3 1.6
Startup Scene 2.0 1.6

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Air Conditioning 5.1 5.5
Green Spaces 3.2 3.6
Natural Disaster Risk 5.3 6.0
Noise Pollution 4.5 3.8
Seasonal Variety 5.7 5.5
Weather 6.7 6.1

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Mobile Network Coverage 6.3 3.0
Power Grid Reliability 3.7 2.4
Public WiFi Availability 2.8 1.3
VPN Reliability 6.5 2.1

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Accommodation Cost 7.8 8.7
Cost of Living 7.5 8.8
Currency Stability 1.9 1.3
Entertainment Cost 6.8 7.7
Food & Groceries 7.8 8.7
Gym Membership Cost 6.6 7.1
Transportation Cost 6.5 8.3

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Culture 8.6 9.0
Indoors Fun 3.0 2.9
Language Learning Opportunities 4.2 5.2
Local Experiences & Tours 7.3 5.3
Nightlife 2.3 2.2
Outdoors & Nature 6.2 3.1

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.7 0.3
Nomad Friendly 1.8 1.0
Online Community Presence 0.8 0.6

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Cafes with WiFi 2.5 1.3
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.9 1.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 1.3 0.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.0 0.4
Internet Speed 4.1 2.5
Local SIM Card Availability 6.1 4.1

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Fitness Facilities 3.4 3.0
Food Scene 5.7 5.4
Healthy Food Options 4.4 3.9
Yoga Studios 1.5 1.6

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Healthcare 3.6 2.2
Healthcare Affordability 5.8 4.6
Healthcare Quality 3.2 2.0

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.5 0.0
Ease of Business Registration 2.3 1.3
Ease of Opening Bank Account 1.8 0.8
Freedom of Speech 3.7 0.7
Political Stability 1.8 0.9
Tax Friendliness 5.4 1.9
Visa Ease 2.5 1.2

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Air Quality 4.7 2.3
Cleanliness 3.7 2.0
Environmental Quality 4.4 2.3
Family Friendly 3.6 1.3
Language Barrier 3.4 2.8
Work-Life Balance 3.6 2.4

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Female Friendly 3.4 2.1
Racial Tolerance 4.6 2.6
Safety 2.9 1.6

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Airport Connectivity 2.7 3.1
Cycling 1.9 1.7
Intercity Travel Options 3.0 2.8
Public Transit 2.2 2.7
Ride-sharing Services 1.5 1.9
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.1 1.2
Walkability 4.2 4.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Coworking Quality 1.3 1.1
Freelance Ecosystem 1.8 1.6
Networking Opportunities 2.1 1.8
Remote Job Opportunities 2.2 1.6
Time Zone Favorability 6.1 6.2

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Jeans $50 per pair $3,969 per pair
Summer Dress $35 per dress $3,352 per dress
Running Shoes $94 per pair $8,380 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Dining Out $60 per month $5,733 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Cinema Ticket $6.96 per ticket $353 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Coffee $1.49 per cup $163 per cup
Beer $2.49 per pint $309 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.47 per meal $397 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $35 per meal $2,823 per meal
Fast Food Combo $8.45 per meal $750 per meal
Apples $1.79 per kg $247 per kg
Bread $0.69 per loaf $40 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.50 per bottle $57 per bottle
Milk $1.28 per liter $159 per liter
Rice $1.49 per kg $212 per kg
Chicken Fillets $6.46 per kg $838 per kg
Beef $11 per kg $1,455 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $10 per bottle $1,103 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Groceries $199 per month $24,698 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Health Insurance $40 per month $1,058 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Doctor Visit (GP) $35 per visit $1,014 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $6.96 per purchase $309 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Housing $249 per month $17,641 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $249 per month $27,785 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $497 per month $81,150 per month
Coworking Space $114 per month $14,554 per month
Coliving Space $298 per month $42,339 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Internet & Mobile $30 per month $1,323 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Leisure Activities $20 per month $2,205 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Haircut $7.45 per visit $573 per visit
Laundry $4.97 per kg $221 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Mobile Plan $18 per month $750 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $30 per month $3,705 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $20 one-time $397 one-time
Gym Membership $35 per month $3,087 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $12 per hour $1,058 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Transportation $50 per month $3,087 per month
Taxi Start $1.49 per trip $106 per trip
Taxi per km $0.99 per km $75 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $35 per month $2,470 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $6.46 per trip $485 per trip
Gasoline $1.49 per liter $141 per liter
Scooter Rental $15 per month $970 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Utilities $119 per month $3,969 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

Visa & Legal Fees
LB Baalbek SY Damascus
Visa & Legal Fees $0.00 per month $221 per month