- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Portugal
- Meknes
- Aveiro
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Meknes (Morocco) and Aveiro (Portugal)
| Food | 27% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Meknes (Morocco) is 27% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 35 Dirham (€3.15) | €6.50 | 51% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 75 Dirham (€6.76) | €5.88 | 15% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 10 Dirham (€0.90) | €2.78 | 68% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6.50 Dirham (€0.59) | €0.61 | 5% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | €1.43 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4 Dirham (€0.36) | €1.05 | 66% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 Dirham (€2.25) | €3.40 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Dirham (€1.35) | €1.23 | 10% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 6 Dirham (€0.54) | €1.32 | 59% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 10 Dirham (€0.90) | €0.90 | 0% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €4.13 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 Dirham (€0.99) | €1.54 | 36% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8.50 Dirham (€0.77) | €0.77 | 1% |
| Housing | 24% | ||
| Housing in Meknes (Morocco) is 24% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 3,000 Dirham (€270) | €500 | 46% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Dirham (€63) | €96 | 34% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 395 Dirham (€36) | €18.71 | 90% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 8,000 Dirham (€721) | €511 | 41% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | €81 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €7.06 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €6.50 | - |
| Clothes | 21% | ||
| Clothes in Meknes (Morocco) is 21% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 700 Dirham (€63) | €77 | 18% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 350 Dirham (€32) | €30 | 5% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 250 Dirham (€23) | €59 | 62% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 120 Dirham (€10.82) | €60 | 82% |
| Transportation | 44% | ||
| Transportation in Meknes (Morocco) is 44% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 180,000 Dirham (€16,223) | €32,504 | 50% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8.65 Dirham (€0.78) | €1.53 | 49% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 300 Dirham (€27) | €44 | 38% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | €16.91 | - |
| Personal Care | 44% | ||
| Personal Care in Meknes (Morocco) is 44% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 20 Dirham (€1.80) | €11.49 | 84% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.92 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €4.73 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.76 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.28 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.63 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €10.44 | - |
| Entertainment | 11% | ||
| Entertainment in Meknes (Morocco) is 11% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 Dirham (€6.04) | €24 | 75% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100 Dirham (€9.01) | €11.71 | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Dirham (€18.03) | €36 | 50% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 198 Dirham (€17.80) | €33 | 46% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14.50 Dirham (€1.31) | €4.57 | 71% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Dirham (€1.08) | €1.53 | 29% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 10 Dirham (€0.90) | €1.36 | 34% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 500 Dirham (€45) | €128 | 65% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5 Dirham (€0.45) | €0.18 | 150% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 1,000 Dirham (€90) | €55 | 64% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 35 Dirham (€3.11) | €7.81 | 60% |
| TOTAL | 31% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 526 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Meknes (Morocco) is 31% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,750
in Aveiro
you would need to make just about €2,601
(28,862 Dirham)
in Meknes.