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

Currency:
Food | + 87% | |||
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Food in Safi (Morocco) is 87% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 3,000 £ | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 25 Dirham (1,395 £) | 1,290 £ | + 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Dirham (837 £) | 750 £ | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 230 £ | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | 580 £ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 Dirham (502 £) | 175 £ | + 187% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 469 £ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Dirham (502 £) | 244 £ | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 133 £ | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 400 £ | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,500 £ | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 120 Dirham (6,697 £) | 370 £ | + 1710% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.50 Dirham (195 £) | 69 £ | + 182% | |
Housing | + 49% | |||
Housing in Safi (Morocco) is 49% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500 Dirham (139,531 £) | 66,663 £ | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,900 Dirham (106,044 £) | 34,410 £ | + 208% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,000 Dirham (55,812 £) | 11,228 £ | + 397% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,000 Dirham (111,625 £) | 30,000 £ | + 272% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,200 Dirham (66,975 £) | 16,517 £ | + 305% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 6,032 £ | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 6,657 £ | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | 157,474 £ | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,200 £ | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 234 £ | - | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Safi (Morocco) is 4% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 150 Dirham (8,372 £) | 4,941 £ | + 69% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 7,968 £ | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 Dirham (13,953 £) | 10,675 £ | + 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 9,048 £ | - | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in Safi (Morocco) is 11% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Dirham (431 £) | 155 £ | + 179% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 2,087 £ | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 155% | |||
Personal Care in Safi (Morocco) is 155% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 318 £ | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 90 Dirham (5,023 £) | 1,074 £ | + 368% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 650 Dirham (36,278 £) | 1,030 £ | + 3424% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50 Dirham (2,791 £) | 625 £ | + 346% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 702 £ | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00 Dirham (279 £) | 300 £ | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 350 £ | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 434 £ | - | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Safi (Morocco) is 3% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 Dirham (2,791 £) | 3,000 £ | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 1,000 £ | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 400 £ | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 Dirham (837 £) | 244 £ | + 243% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 7 £ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 3,000 £ | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 22 Dirham (1,228 £) | 550 £ | + 123% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |

These prices were last updated on November 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Safi (Morocco) is 37% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 273,805 £
(4,906 Dirham)
in Safi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
200,000 £
in Aleppo.
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