Cost of living in Marrakech, Morocco vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Marrakech (Morocco) is 46% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 Dirham (€3.92) | €16 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (€4.88) | €7 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 Dirham (€2.63) | €4.12 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (€0.68) | €1.23 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (€1.11) | €4.06 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.85 Dirham (€0.54) | €1.54 | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35 Dirham (€3.17) | €4.69 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Dirham (€1.11) | €1.50 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.26 Dirham (€0.48) | €0.98 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 Dirham (€2.54) | €1.30 | + 95% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 74 Dirham (€7) | €10 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (€1.07) | €2.01 | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.38 Dirham (€0.49) | €0.62 | - 20% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Marrakech (Morocco) is 7% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,826 Dirham (€719) | €592 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,335 Dirham (€307) | €430 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 750 Dirham (€69) | €121 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,699 Dirham (€432) | €424 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,771 Dirham (€255) | €315 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 412 Dirham (€38) | €82 | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 264 Dirham (€24) | €20 | + 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,514 Dirham (€415) | €379 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,320 Dirham (€121) | €111 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 Dirham (€3.92) | €9 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Dirham (€4.55) | €6 | - 27% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Marrakech (Morocco) is 4% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 453 Dirham (€42) | €78 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 369 Dirham (€34) | €22 | + 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 731 Dirham (€67) | €80 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 720 Dirham (€66) | €89 | - 26% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Marrakech (Morocco) is 44% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 188,951 Dirham (€17,368) | €20,726 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham (€0.98) | €1.58 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 156 Dirham (€14) | €30 | - 52% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32 Dirham (€2.90) | €21 | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Marrakech (Morocco) is 23% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 Dirham (€2.84) | €3.14 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 Dirham (€7) | €9 | - 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 230 Dirham (€21) | €31 | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 87 Dirham (€8) | €3.64 | + 120% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Dirham (€2.53) | €4.30 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31 Dirham (€2.84) | €3.74 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Dirham (€1.06) | €1.84 | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 24 Dirham (€2.17) | €2.07 | + 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Dirham (€10) | €9 | + 7% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Marrakech (Morocco) is 21% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214 Dirham (€20) | €26 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 103 Dirham (€9) | €15 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Dirham (€37) | €45 | - 18% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 278 Dirham (€26) | €45 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 90 Dirham (€8) | €9 | - 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 Dirham (€1.89) | €3.80 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Dirham (€3.68) | €3.87 | - 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,750 Dirham (€896) | €434 | + 107% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.79 Dirham (€0.16) | €0.36 | - 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 226 Dirham (€21) | €41 | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham (€3.07) | €4.66 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,700 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €1,191 (12,960 Dirham) in Marrakech.
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