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Homs vs Baalbek

SY Syria LB Lebanon

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

At a glance

At a glance
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Country Syria Lebanon
Nomad score 2.6 / 10 4.0 / 10
Cost of living Data unavailable $1,894 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 27° / 16°C 21° / 13°C
Air quality (AQI) 54 Moderate 39 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Average high 25°C 22.4°C
Average low 13°C 10.1°C
Precipitation 16 mm / mo 19 mm / mo
Sunshine 325 h / mo 335 h / mo
Humidity 62% 46%
Rain days 3.1 / mo 2.9 / mo
Wind speed 20.9 km/h 15.7 km/h

SY Homs · average high by month

LB Baalbek · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
SY Homs LB Baalbek
US AQI 54 39
PM2.5 12 µg/m³ 8.1 µg/m³
PM10 15.6 µg/m³ 12.2 µg/m³
Ozone 53 µg/m³ 54 µg/m³
UV index 2.2 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.0 3.0
Local Payment Services 0.9 2.3
Startup Scene 0.6 2.0

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Air Conditioning 3.8 5.1
Green Spaces 2.8 3.2
Natural Disaster Risk 5.1 5.3
Noise Pollution 3.5 4.5
Seasonal Variety 5.6 5.7
Weather 5.2 6.7

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Mobile Network Coverage 3.5 6.3
Power Grid Reliability 2.6 3.7
Public WiFi Availability 1.2 2.8
VPN Reliability 2.1 6.5

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Accommodation Cost 6.3 7.8
Cost of Living 6.5 7.5
Currency Stability 1.0 1.9
Entertainment Cost 5.2 6.8
Food & Groceries 6.3 7.8
Gym Membership Cost 5.7 6.6
Transportation Cost 6.2 6.5

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Culture 4.3 8.6
Indoors Fun 1.7 3.0
Language Learning Opportunities 2.3 4.2
Local Experiences & Tours 2.0 7.3
Nightlife 1.4 2.3
Outdoors & Nature 4.3 6.2

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.1 0.7
Nomad Friendly 0.3 1.8
Online Community Presence 0.2 0.8

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Cafes with WiFi 1.1 2.5
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.5 0.9
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.7 1.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.4 1.0
Internet Speed 1.8 4.1
Local SIM Card Availability 3.3 6.1

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Fitness Facilities 2.6 3.4
Food Scene 4.0 5.7
Healthy Food Options 3.3 4.4
Yoga Studios 1.3 1.5

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Healthcare 2.1 3.6
Healthcare Affordability 6.0 5.8
Healthcare Quality 1.6 3.2

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.0 0.5
Ease of Business Registration 0.7 2.3
Ease of Opening Bank Account 0.5 1.8
Freedom of Speech 0.4 3.7
Political Stability 0.5 1.8
Tax Friendliness 1.2 5.4
Visa Ease 1.1 2.5

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Air Quality 3.1 4.7
Cleanliness 2.9 3.7
Environmental Quality 2.8 4.4
Family Friendly 1.8 3.6
Language Barrier 3.2 3.4
Work-Life Balance 3.1 3.6

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Female Friendly 1.2 3.4
Racial Tolerance 1.8 4.6
Safety 0.8 2.9

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Airport Connectivity 2.1 2.7
Cycling 2.1 1.9
Intercity Travel Options 2.6 3.0
Public Transit 2.1 2.2
Ride-sharing Services 0.9 1.5
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 0.4 1.1
Walkability 3.5 4.2

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Coworking Quality 0.7 1.3
Freelance Ecosystem 1.2 1.8
Networking Opportunities 1.3 2.1
Remote Job Opportunities 1.1 2.2
Time Zone Favorability 5.2 6.1

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Jeans $3,705 per pair $50 per pair
Summer Dress $3,087 per dress $35 per dress
Running Shoes $9,703 per pair $94 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Dining Out $3,969 per month $60 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Cinema Ticket $397 per ticket $6.96 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Coffee $159 per cup $1.49 per cup
Beer $282 per pint $2.49 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $397 per meal $5.47 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $4,234 per meal $35 per meal
Fast Food Combo $750 per meal $8.45 per meal
Apples $141 per kg $1.79 per kg
Bread $22 per loaf $0.69 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $40 per bottle $0.50 per bottle
Milk $137 per liter $1.28 per liter
Rice $194 per kg $1.49 per kg
Chicken Fillets $838 per kg $6.46 per kg
Beef $1,632 per kg $11 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $1,235 per bottle $10 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Groceries $12,349 per month $199 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Health Insurance $750 per month $40 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Doctor Visit (GP) $662 per visit $35 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $265 per purchase $6.96 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Housing $11,026 per month $249 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $18,523 per month $249 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $37,047 per month $497 per month
Coworking Space $10,144 per month $114 per month
Coliving Space $24,698 per month $298 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Internet & Mobile $838 per month $30 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Leisure Activities $1,323 per month $20 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Haircut $353 per visit $7.45 per visit
Laundry $132 per kg $4.97 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Mobile Plan $573 per month $18 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $970 per month $30 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $397 one-time $20 one-time
Gym Membership $2,823 per month $35 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $1,103 per hour $12 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Transportation $970 per month $50 per month
Taxi Start $71 per trip $1.49 per trip
Taxi per km $57 per km $0.99 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $1,058 per month $35 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $370 per trip $6.46 per trip
Gasoline $128 per liter $1.49 per liter
Scooter Rental $1,323 per month $15 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Utilities $1,588 per month $119 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

Visa & Legal Fees
SY Homs LB Baalbek
Visa & Legal Fees $132 per month $0.00 per month