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Damascus vs Baalbek

SY Syria LB Lebanon

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

At a glance

At a glance
SY Damascus LB Baalbek
Country Syria Lebanon
Nomad score 3.4 / 10 4.0 / 10
Cost of living Data unavailable $1,894 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 27° / 12°C 22° / 10°C
Air quality (AQI) 51 Moderate 65 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

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

SY Damascus · average high by month

LB Baalbek · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
SY Damascus LB Baalbek
US AQI 51 65
PM2.5 9.5 µg/m³ 6.3 µg/m³
PM10 12.7 µg/m³ 8.9 µg/m³
Ozone 61 µg/m³ 46 µg/m³
UV index 2.5 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
SY Damascus LB Baalbek
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.9 2.7
Local Payment Services 1.6 2.4
Startup Scene 1.6 1.7

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
SY Damascus LB Baalbek
Air Conditioning 5.5 5.2
Green Spaces 3.6 3.4
Natural Disaster Risk 6.0 5.5
Noise Pollution 3.8 4.6
Seasonal Variety 5.5 5.8
Weather 6.1 6.8

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
SY Damascus LB Baalbek
Mobile Network Coverage 3.0 6.2
Power Grid Reliability 2.4 3.3
Public WiFi Availability 1.3 2.7
VPN Reliability 2.1 6.1

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
SY Damascus LB Baalbek
Accommodation Cost 8.7 8.0
Cost of Living 8.8 7.9
Currency Stability 1.3 1.7
Entertainment Cost 7.7 7.0
Food & Groceries 8.7 8.0
Gym Membership Cost 7.1 6.6
Transportation Cost 8.3 6.8

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
SY Damascus LB Baalbek
Culture 9.0 8.3
Indoors Fun 2.9 3.1
Language Learning Opportunities 5.2 4.6
Local Experiences & Tours 5.3 7.1
Nightlife 2.2 2.4
Outdoors & Nature 3.1 6.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
SY Damascus LB Baalbek
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.3 0.8
Nomad Friendly 1.0 2.0
Online Community Presence 0.6 1.0

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
SY Damascus LB Baalbek
Cafes with WiFi 1.3 2.7
Coworking Spaces Availability 1.0 0.9
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.6 1.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.4 1.0
Internet Speed 2.5 4.0
Local SIM Card Availability 4.1 6.2

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
SY Damascus LB Baalbek
Fitness Facilities 3.0 3.1
Food Scene 5.4 5.7
Healthy Food Options 3.9 4.5
Yoga Studios 1.6 1.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
SY Damascus LB Baalbek
Healthcare 2.2 4.0
Healthcare Affordability 4.6 5.7
Healthcare Quality 2.0 3.5

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
SY Damascus LB Baalbek
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.0 0.5
Ease of Business Registration 1.3 2.0
Ease of Opening Bank Account 0.8 1.6
Freedom of Speech 0.7 3.2
Political Stability 0.9 1.6
Tax Friendliness 1.9 4.7
Visa Ease 1.2 2.5

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
SY Damascus LB Baalbek
Air Quality 2.3 4.6
Cleanliness 2.0 3.5
Environmental Quality 2.3 4.2
Family Friendly 1.3 3.6
Language Barrier 2.8 4.0
Work-Life Balance 2.4 3.7

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
SY Damascus LB Baalbek
Female Friendly 2.1 3.3
Racial Tolerance 2.6 4.5
Safety 1.6 2.7

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
SY Damascus LB Baalbek
Airport Connectivity 3.1 2.5
Cycling 1.7 1.8
Intercity Travel Options 2.8 3.0
Public Transit 2.7 2.2
Ride-sharing Services 1.9 1.7
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.2 1.3
Walkability 4.0 4.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
SY Damascus LB Baalbek
Coworking Quality 1.1 1.1
Freelance Ecosystem 1.6 1.5
Networking Opportunities 1.8 1.9
Remote Job Opportunities 1.6 1.8
Time Zone Favorability 6.2 6.2

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

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

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

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

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

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

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

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

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

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

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

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

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

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

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

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

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

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

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

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

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

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

Services

Local prices in US dollars

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

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

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

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

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

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

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