Verdict: Cairo is 20% cheaper — saving you $120/month ($1,440/year)
Cairo ($490/mo)
Marrakech ($610/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$300
$350
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$150
$200
Cheap Meal
$2
$3
Mid-Range Meal
$8
$10
Transit Pass
$10
$15
Utilities
$30
$40
Internet
$10
$15
Groceries
$80
$100
CategoryCairoMarrakechDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$300$350$-50
1BR Apartment (Outside)$150$200$-50
Cheap Meal$2$3$-1
Mid-Range Meal$8$10$-2
Transit Pass$10$15$-5
Utilities$30$40$-10
Internet$10$15$-5
Groceries$80$100$-20
Total Estimated$490$610$120 (20%)

Safety Index

Cairo: 45/100

Marrakech: 55/100

Average Monthly Salary

Cairo: $400

Marrakech: $500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cairo cheaper than Marrakech?

Cairo is approximately 20% cheaper.Cairo costs around $490/month vs Marrakech at $610/month. That is a saving of $120/month ($1,440/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Cairo or Marrakech?

Cairo has cheaper rent.Cairo charges $300/month for a city-center 1BR, while Marrakech is $350/month.

Which city is safer — Cairo or Marrakech?

Marrakech is safer, with a safety index of 55/100 vs 45/100.