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Damascus vs Sidon

SY Syria LB Lebanon

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

At a glance

At a glance
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Country Syria Lebanon
Nomad score 3.4 / 10 4.6 / 10
Cost of living Data unavailable $2,447 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 27° / 12°C 26° / 18°C
Air quality (AQI) 51 Moderate 40 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Average high 26.7°C 24.6°C
Average low 13.3°C 16.9°C
Precipitation 11 mm / mo 56 mm / mo
Sunshine 335 h / mo 327 h / mo
Humidity 46% 68%
Rain days 2 / mo 5.8 / mo
Wind speed 17.6 km/h 16.3 km/h

SY Damascus · average high by month

LB Sidon · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
SY Damascus LB Sidon
US AQI 51 40
PM2.5 9.5 µg/m³ 7 µg/m³
PM10 12.7 µg/m³ 9.1 µg/m³
Ozone 61 µg/m³ 73 µg/m³
UV index 2.5 2

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.9 4.1
Local Payment Services 1.6 2.9
Startup Scene 1.6 2.4

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Air Conditioning 5.5 5.6
Green Spaces 3.6 3.6
Natural Disaster Risk 6.0 5.1
Noise Pollution 3.8 3.9
Seasonal Variety 5.5 5.3
Weather 6.1 5.9

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Mobile Network Coverage 3.0 5.9
Power Grid Reliability 2.4 3.2
Public WiFi Availability 1.3 2.9
VPN Reliability 2.1 5.6

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Accommodation Cost 8.7 7.8
Cost of Living 8.8 7.5
Currency Stability 1.3 1.7
Entertainment Cost 7.7 6.6
Food & Groceries 8.7 7.5
Gym Membership Cost 7.1 7.2
Transportation Cost 8.3 7.6

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Culture 9.0 7.5
Indoors Fun 2.9 4.0
Language Learning Opportunities 5.2 4.9
Local Experiences & Tours 5.3 6.7
Nightlife 2.2 3.2
Outdoors & Nature 3.1 6.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.3 1.3
Nomad Friendly 1.0 3.0
Online Community Presence 0.6 1.6

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Cafes with WiFi 1.3 4.5
Coworking Spaces Availability 1.0 1.7
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.6 2.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.4 1.6
Internet Speed 2.5 4.6
Local SIM Card Availability 4.1 6.4

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Fitness Facilities 3.0 4.2
Food Scene 5.4 6.8
Healthy Food Options 3.9 5.4
Yoga Studios 1.6 2.7

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Healthcare 2.2 5.9
Healthcare Affordability 4.6 7.4
Healthcare Quality 2.0 5.0

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.0 0.3
Ease of Business Registration 1.3 2.4
Ease of Opening Bank Account 0.8 1.7
Freedom of Speech 0.7 3.5
Political Stability 0.9 1.6
Tax Friendliness 1.9 4.8
Visa Ease 1.2 2.6

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Air Quality 2.3 4.8
Cleanliness 2.0 4.1
Environmental Quality 2.3 4.6
Family Friendly 1.3 5.2
Language Barrier 2.8 4.8
Work-Life Balance 2.4 4.7

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Female Friendly 2.1 4.5
Racial Tolerance 2.6 4.7
Safety 1.6 3.9

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Airport Connectivity 3.1 5.7
Cycling 1.7 2.8
Intercity Travel Options 2.8 5.3
Public Transit 2.7 3.5
Ride-sharing Services 1.9 4.3
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.2 2.3
Walkability 4.0 5.5

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Coworking Quality 1.1 2.4
Freelance Ecosystem 1.6 2.9
Networking Opportunities 1.8 2.7
Remote Job Opportunities 1.6 3.0
Time Zone Favorability 6.2 6.7

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Jeans $3,969 per pair $6.70 per pair
Summer Dress $3,352 per dress $5.03 per dress
Running Shoes $8,380 per pair $13 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Dining Out $5,733 per month $89 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Cinema Ticket $353 per ticket $1.68 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Coffee $163 per cup $0.28 per cup
Beer $309 per pint $0.39 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $397 per meal $1.68 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $2,823 per meal $8.94 per meal
Fast Food Combo $750 per meal $1.34 per meal
Apples $247 per kg $0.56 per kg
Bread $40 per loaf $0.11 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $57 per bottle $0.06 per bottle
Milk $159 per liter $0.39 per liter
Rice $212 per kg $0.28 per kg
Chicken Fillets $838 per kg $1.34 per kg
Beef $1,455 per kg $2.79 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $1,103 per bottle $3.91 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Groceries $24,698 per month $168 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Health Insurance $1,058 per month $34 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Doctor Visit (GP) $1,014 per visit $5.59 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $309 per purchase $1.68 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Housing $17,641 per month $335 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $27,785 per month $168 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $81,150 per month $279 per month
Coworking Space $14,554 per month $50 per month
Coliving Space $42,339 per month $112 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Internet & Mobile $1,323 per month $78 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Leisure Activities $2,205 per month $22 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Haircut $573 per visit $0.89 per visit
Laundry $221 per kg $0.45 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Mobile Plan $750 per month $3.35 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $3,705 per month $5.59 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $397 one-time $1.12 one-time
Gym Membership $3,087 per month $4.47 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $1,058 per hour $2.79 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Transportation $3,087 per month $45 per month
Taxi Start $106 per trip $0.84 per trip
Taxi per km $75 per km $0.17 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $2,470 per month $6.70 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $485 per trip $1.34 per trip
Gasoline $141 per liter $1.68 per liter
Scooter Rental $970 per month $2.23 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
SY Damascus LB Sidon
Utilities $3,969 per month $112 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

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