Cost of living in Marrakech, Morocco vs Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Marrakech (Morocco) is 40% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 Dirham ($4.74) | $13 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 Dirham ($5.90) | $7 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 Dirham ($3.18) | $3.27 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham ($0.82) | $0.79 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham ($1.35) | $2.17 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.85 Dirham ($0.65) | $2.93 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35 Dirham ($3.84) | $5.55 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Dirham ($1.35) | $3.27 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.26 Dirham ($0.58) | $1.63 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 Dirham ($3.07) | $2.07 | + 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 74 Dirham ($8) | $14 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham ($1.30) | $1.70 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.38 Dirham ($0.60) | $1.91 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Marrakech (Morocco) is 45% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,826 Dirham ($869) | $1,253 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,335 Dirham ($371) | $936 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 750 Dirham ($83) | $166 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,699 Dirham ($522) | $989 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,771 Dirham ($308) | $769 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 412 Dirham ($46) | $96 | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 264 Dirham ($29) | $48 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,514 Dirham ($501) | $299 | + 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,320 Dirham ($147) | $96 | + 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 Dirham ($4.74) | $12 | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Dirham ($5.50) | $20 | - 73% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Marrakech (Morocco) is 13% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 453 Dirham ($50) | $42 | + 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 369 Dirham ($41) | $33 | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 731 Dirham ($81) | $82 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 720 Dirham ($80) | $103 | - 22% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Marrakech (Morocco) is 34% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 188,951 Dirham ($20,990) | $21,300 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham ($1.18) | $0.58 | + 105% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 156 Dirham ($17) | $48 | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32 Dirham ($3.51) | $13 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Marrakech (Morocco) is 44% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 Dirham ($3.43) | $7 | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 Dirham ($8) | $8 | + 0% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 230 Dirham ($26) | $131 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 87 Dirham ($10) | $5.89 | + 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Dirham ($3.06) | $2.89 | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31 Dirham ($3.43) | $4.96 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Dirham ($1.28) | $3.10 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 24 Dirham ($2.62) | $1.56 | + 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Dirham ($12) | $17 | - 29% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Marrakech (Morocco) is 5% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214 Dirham ($24) | $44 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 103 Dirham ($11) | $21 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Dirham ($44) | $124 | - 64% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 278 Dirham ($31) | $53 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 90 Dirham ($10) | $10 | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 Dirham ($2.28) | $4.89 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Dirham ($4.44) | $4.21 | + 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,750 Dirham ($1,083) | $432 | + 151% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.79 Dirham ($0.20) | $0.11 | + 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 226 Dirham ($25) | $34 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham ($3.71) | $6 | - 41% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,600 in Memphis, Tennessee you would need to make just about $2,386 (21,482 Dirham) in Marrakech.
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