- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Syria
- Marrakech
- Aleppo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Marrakech, Morocco compared to Aleppo, Syria

Currency:
Food | + 109% | |||
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Food in Marrakech (Morocco) is 109% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 93 Dirham (5,176 £) | 3,000 £ | + 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 57 Dirham (3,154 £) | 1,290 £ | + 144% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32 Dirham (1,773 £) | 750 £ | + 136% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (390 £) | 230 £ | + 69% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (693 £) | 580 £ | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Dirham (380 £) | 175 £ | + 117% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 Dirham (1,596 £) | 469 £ | + 240% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Dirham (701 £) | 244 £ | + 188% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Dirham (452 £) | 133 £ | + 239% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Dirham (1,027 £) | 400 £ | + 157% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 Dirham (5,282 £) | 2,500 £ | + 111% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 Dirham (640 £) | 370 £ | + 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.87 Dirham (271 £) | 69 £ | + 292% | |
Housing | + 434% | |||
Housing in Marrakech (Morocco) is 434% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,733 Dirham (374,730 £) | 66,663 £ | + 462% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,338 Dirham (241,467 £) | 34,410 £ | + 602% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 825 Dirham (45,917 £) | 11,228 £ | + 309% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,831 Dirham (380,182 £) | 30,000 £ | + 1167% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,657 Dirham (481,819 £) | 16,517 £ | + 2817% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 375 Dirham (20,871 £) | 6,032 £ | + 246% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 330 Dirham (18,345 £) | 6,657 £ | + 176% | |
40” flat screen TV | 5,333 Dirham (296,839 £) | 157,474 £ | + 89% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Dirham (111,315 £) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 Dirham (2,876 £) | 1,200 £ | + 140% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 75 Dirham (4,174 £) | 234 £ | + 1687% | |
Clothes | + 270% | |||
Clothes in Marrakech (Morocco) is 270% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 455 Dirham (25,304 £) | 4,941 £ | + 412% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 492 Dirham (27,363 £) | 7,968 £ | + 243% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 776 Dirham (43,197 £) | 10,675 £ | + 305% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 663 Dirham (36,908 £) | 9,048 £ | + 308% | |
Transportation | + 65% | |||
Transportation in Marrakech (Morocco) is 65% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 177,500 Dirham (9,879,165 £) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham (612 £) | 155 £ | + 296% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 177 Dirham (9,870 £) | 2,087 £ | + 373% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47 Dirham (2,636 £) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 172% | |||
Personal Care in Marrakech (Morocco) is 172% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 Dirham (1,713 £) | 318 £ | + 439% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,074 £ | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 213 Dirham (11,835 £) | 1,030 £ | + 1050% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 87 Dirham (4,837 £) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 Dirham (1,850 £) | 625 £ | + 196% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Dirham (1,948 £) | 702 £ | + 178% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Dirham (664 £) | 300 £ | + 121% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 27 Dirham (1,495 £) | 350 £ | + 327% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 130 Dirham (7,223 £) | 434 £ | + 1563% | |
Entertainment | + 83% | |||
Entertainment in Marrakech (Morocco) is 83% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 231 Dirham (12,872 £) | 3,000 £ | + 329% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 52 Dirham (2,871 £) | 1,000 £ | + 187% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65 Dirham (3,618 £) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 418 Dirham (23,243 £) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 89 Dirham (4,954 £) | 400 £ | + 1138% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Dirham (1,108 £) | 244 £ | + 355% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 Dirham (2,468 £) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Dirham (56 £) | 7 £ | + 695% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 360 Dirham (20,043 £) | 3,000 £ | + 568% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham (1,851 £) | 550 £ | + 236% | |
TOTAL | + 144% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Marrakech (Morocco) is 144% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 518,010 £
(9,307 Dirham)
in Marrakech
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
212,000 £
in Aleppo.
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