Damascus vs Bcharre — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Country	Syria	Lebanon
Nomad score	3.4 / 10	4.6 / 10
Cost of living	Data unavailable	$2,030 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	27° / 12°C	14° / 7°C
Air quality (AQI)	51 Moderate	45 Good
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Average high	26.7°C	13.5°C
Average low	13.3°C	7.7°C
Precipitation	11 mm / mo	54 mm / mo
Sunshine	335 h / mo	324 h / mo
Humidity	46%	60%
Rain days	2 / mo	8.1 / mo
Wind speed	17.6 km/h	11.3 km/h

SY Damascus · average high by month

J 15 F 15 M 19 A 27 M 31 J 36 J 38 A 39 S 34 O 29 N 22 D 16

LB Bcharre · average high by month

J 4 F 3 M 6 A 13 M 16 J 21 J 23 A 24 S 20 O 16 N 11 D 6

Air quality

Air quality
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
US AQI	51	45
PM2.5	9.5 µg/m³	6.5 µg/m³
PM10	12.7 µg/m³	7.7 µg/m³
Ozone	61 µg/m³	66 µg/m³
UV index	2.5	2.3

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	2.9	3.1
Local Payment Services	1.6	2.2
Startup Scene	1.6	2.0

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Air Conditioning	5.5	5.7
Green Spaces	3.6	8.2
Natural Disaster Risk	6.0	5.7
Noise Pollution	3.8	7.6
Seasonal Variety	5.5	7.5
Weather	6.1	7.3

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Mobile Network Coverage	3.0	5.8
Power Grid Reliability	2.4	3.7
Public WiFi Availability	1.3	2.7
VPN Reliability	2.1	5.8

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Accommodation Cost	8.7	7.1
Cost of Living	8.8	7.3
Currency Stability	1.3	1.6
Entertainment Cost	7.7	6.4
Food & Groceries	8.7	7.5
Gym Membership Cost	7.1	6.0
Transportation Cost	8.3	7.1

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Culture	9.0	7.4
Indoors Fun	2.9	3.4
Language Learning Opportunities	5.2	4.1
Local Experiences & Tours	5.3	6.8
Nightlife	2.2	2.3
Outdoors & Nature	3.1	9.2

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Nomad Events & Meetups	0.3	0.8
Nomad Friendly	1.0	2.8
Online Community Presence	0.6	1.4

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Cafes with WiFi	1.3	3.4
Coworking Spaces Availability	1.0	1.2
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	0.6	1.9
Digital Nomad Popularity	0.4	1.2
Internet Speed	2.5	4.6
Local SIM Card Availability	4.1	5.8

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Fitness Facilities	3.0	2.9
Food Scene	5.4	5.8
Healthy Food Options	3.9	5.2
Yoga Studios	1.6	2.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Healthcare	2.2	4.8
Healthcare Affordability	4.6	7.0
Healthcare Quality	2.0	4.6

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	0.0	0.4
Ease of Business Registration	1.3	2.6
Ease of Opening Bank Account	0.8	1.2
Freedom of Speech	0.7	4.7
Political Stability	0.9	2.0
Tax Friendliness	1.9	4.1
Visa Ease	1.2	3.3

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Air Quality	2.3	7.3
Cleanliness	2.0	5.8
Environmental Quality	2.3	7.6
Family Friendly	1.3	6.1
Language Barrier	2.8	5.1
Work-Life Balance	2.4	6.9

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Female Friendly	2.1	5.7
Racial Tolerance	2.6	5.6
Safety	1.6	5.8

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Airport Connectivity	3.1	3.4
Cycling	1.7	2.7
Intercity Travel Options	2.8	3.5
Public Transit	2.7	2.2
Ride-sharing Services	1.9	2.0
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	1.2	1.9
Walkability	4.0	5.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Coworking Quality	1.1	1.7
Freelance Ecosystem	1.6	2.5
Networking Opportunities	1.8	2.2
Remote Job Opportunities	1.6	2.5
Time Zone Favorability	6.2	6.9

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Jeans	$3,969 per pair	$50 per pair
Summer Dress	$3,352 per dress	$35 per dress
Running Shoes	$8,380 per pair	$91 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Dining Out	$5,733 per month	$50 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Cinema Ticket	$353 per ticket	$7.04 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Coffee	$163 per cup	$2.51 per cup
Beer	$309 per pint	$5.03 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$397 per meal	$8.04 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$2,823 per meal	$40 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$750 per meal	$10 per meal
Apples	$247 per kg	$1.51 per kg
Bread	$40 per loaf	$0.73 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$57 per bottle	$0.61 per bottle
Milk	$159 per liter	$1.73 per liter
Rice	$212 per kg	$1.23 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$838 per kg	$7.04 per kg
Beef	$1,455 per kg	$12 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$1,103 per bottle	$11 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Groceries	$24,698 per month	$200 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Health Insurance	$1,058 per month	$25 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Doctor Visit (GP)	$1,014 per visit	$30 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$309 per purchase	$5.03 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Housing	$17,641 per month	$300 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$27,785 per month	$352 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$81,150 per month	$955 per month
Coworking Space	$14,554 per month	$151 per month
Coliving Space	$42,339 per month	$453 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

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

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

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

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Haircut	$573 per visit	$7.04 per visit
Laundry	$221 per kg	$2.51 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Mobile Plan	$750 per month	$20 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$3,705 per month	$45 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$397 one-time	$13 one-time
Gym Membership	$3,087 per month	$30 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$1,058 per hour	$15 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Transportation	$3,087 per month	$40 per month
Taxi Start	$106 per trip	$5.03 per trip
Taxi per km	$75 per km	$1.01 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$2,470 per month	$40 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$485 per trip	$10 per trip
Gasoline	$141 per liter	$1.06 per liter
Scooter Rental	$970 per month	$15 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	SY Damascus	LB Bcharre
Utilities	$3,969 per month	$90 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

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