Cost of living in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 144% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco)
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Food | + 125% | |||
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Food in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 125% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Birmingham | Marrakech | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (170 Dirham) | 58 Dirham | + 191% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (103 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | + 102% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.27 (55 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 99% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.27 (16 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 117% | |
12 eggs, large | £4.15 (53 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 343% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.13 (27 Dirham) | 5.87 Dirham | + 365% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.29 (68 Dirham) | 49 Dirham | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.24 (29 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 144% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.09 (14 Dirham) | 5.82 Dirham | + 140% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.72 (22 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | + 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (133 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | + 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.45 (31 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 171% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.97 (12 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 78% | |
Housing | + 152% | |||
Housing in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 152% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,438 (18,391 Dirham) | 5,796 Dirham | + 217% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £850 (10,870 Dirham) | 3,667 Dirham | + 196% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £251 (3,213 Dirham) | 889 Dirham | + 261% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,044 (13,353 Dirham) | 5,282 Dirham | + 153% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £738 (9,445 Dirham) | 3,510 Dirham | + 169% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £94 (1,201 Dirham) | 511 Dirham | + 135% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (326 Dirham) | 229 Dirham | + 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | £391 (5,004 Dirham) | 4,257 Dirham | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £91 (1,170 Dirham) | 1,452 Dirham | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (81 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 90% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (153 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 187% | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 46% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £64 (814 Dirham) | 455 Dirham | + 79% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £38 (489 Dirham) | 361 Dirham | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £79 (1,010 Dirham) | 658 Dirham | + 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (894 Dirham) | 739 Dirham | + 21% | |
Transportation | + 257% | |||
Transportation in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 257% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,503 (326,224 Dirham) | 179,906 Dirham | + 81% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.53 (20 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £74 (947 Dirham) | 164 Dirham | + 477% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (230 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 596% | |
Personal Care | + 108% | |||
Personal Care in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 108% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (91 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 235% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (116 Dirham) | 117 Dirham | - 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £89 (1,138 Dirham) | 186 Dirham | + 513% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.66 (47 Dirham) | 87 Dirham | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £3.30 (42 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.87 (62 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 124% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.36 (30 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 195% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.92 (25 Dirham) | 24 Dirham | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (180 Dirham) | 93 Dirham | + 93% | |
Entertainment | + 76% | |||
Entertainment in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 76% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Birmingham | Marrakech | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 (338 Dirham) | 203 Dirham | + 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £18 (232 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | + 131% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £97 (1,236 Dirham) | 723 Dirham | + 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (769 Dirham) | 472 Dirham | + 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (114 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.38 (43 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.62 (59 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £530 (6,774 Dirham) | 7,947 Dirham | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.37 (4.70 Dirham) | 1.79 Dirham | + 163% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £47 (606 Dirham) | 335 Dirham | + 81% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (184 Dirham) | 36 Dirham | + 417% | |
TOTAL | + 144% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 268 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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