- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Switzerland
- Marrakech
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Marrakech, Morocco compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Marrakech (Morocco) is 62% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 93 Dirham (CHF 10) | CHF 22 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 57 Dirham (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32 Dirham (CHF 3.38) | CHF 12 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (CHF 0.74) | CHF 1.91 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (CHF 1.32) | CHF 6 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Dirham (CHF 0.72) | CHF 3.16 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 Dirham (CHF 3.04) | CHF 11 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Dirham (CHF 1.34) | CHF 4.15 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Dirham (CHF 0.86) | CHF 3.15 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Dirham (CHF 1.96) | CHF 2.01 | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 Dirham (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 36% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 Dirham (CHF 1.22) | CHF 2.40 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.87 Dirham (CHF 0.52) | CHF 2.10 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Marrakech (Morocco) is 52% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,733 Dirham (CHF 714) | CHF 2,316 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,338 Dirham (CHF 460) | CHF 1,575 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 825 Dirham (CHF 87) | CHF 225 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,831 Dirham (CHF 724) | CHF 1,323 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,657 Dirham (CHF 918) | CHF 1,000 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 375 Dirham (CHF 40) | CHF 80 | - 50% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 330 Dirham (CHF 35) | CHF 35 | - 0% | |
40” flat screen TV | 5,333 Dirham (CHF 565) | CHF 511 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Dirham (CHF 212) | CHF 150 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 Dirham (CHF 5.48) | CHF 18 | - 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 75 Dirham (CHF 8) | CHF 29 | - 73% | |
Clothes | - 47% | |||
Clothes in Marrakech (Morocco) is 47% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 455 Dirham (CHF 48) | CHF 103 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 492 Dirham (CHF 52) | CHF 95 | - 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 776 Dirham (CHF 82) | CHF 140 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 663 Dirham (CHF 70) | CHF 155 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 65% | |||
Transportation in Marrakech (Morocco) is 65% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 177,500 Dirham (CHF 18,813) | CHF 30,950 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham (CHF 1.17) | CHF 1.62 | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 177 Dirham (CHF 19) | CHF 91 | - 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47 Dirham (CHF 5.02) | CHF 41 | - 88% | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Marrakech (Morocco) is 53% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 Dirham (CHF 3.26) | CHF 13 | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 213 Dirham (CHF 23) | CHF 93 | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 87 Dirham (CHF 9) | CHF 8 | + 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 Dirham (CHF 3.52) | CHF 4.38 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Dirham (CHF 3.71) | CHF 4.20 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Dirham (CHF 1.27) | CHF 2.00 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 27 Dirham (CHF 2.85) | CHF 2.60 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 130 Dirham (CHF 14) | CHF 53 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Marrakech (Morocco) is 49% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 231 Dirham (CHF 25) | CHF 53 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 52 Dirham (CHF 5.47) | CHF 31 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65 Dirham (CHF 7) | CHF 113 | - 94% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 418 Dirham (CHF 44) | CHF 98 | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 89 Dirham (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Dirham (CHF 2.11) | CHF 5.67 | - 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 Dirham (CHF 4.70) | CHF 6.00 | - 22% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Dirham (CHF 0.11) | CHF 0.33 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 360 Dirham (CHF 38) | CHF 54 | - 30% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham (CHF 3.52) | CHF 8 | - 57% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Marrakech (Morocco) is 57% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,500
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 2,805
(26,469 Dirham)
in Marrakech.
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