- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Switzerland
- Marrakech
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Marrakech, Morocco compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Marrakech (Morocco) is 64% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 Dirham (CHF 6) | CHF 22 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 52 Dirham (CHF 5.41) | CHF 13 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Dirham (CHF 3.18) | CHF 12 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (CHF 0.78) | CHF 1.91 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dirham (CHF 1.33) | CHF 6 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.73 Dirham (CHF 0.60) | CHF 3.16 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 34 Dirham (CHF 3.61) | CHF 11 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Dirham (CHF 1.26) | CHF 4.15 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Dirham (CHF 0.70) | CHF 3.15 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 29 Dirham (CHF 3.00) | CHF 2.01 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 72 Dirham (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (CHF 1.25) | CHF 2.40 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.49 Dirham (CHF 0.58) | CHF 2.10 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Marrakech (Morocco) is 60% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,067 Dirham (CHF 845) | CHF 2,316 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,580 Dirham (CHF 375) | CHF 1,575 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 800 Dirham (CHF 84) | CHF 225 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,389 Dirham (CHF 460) | CHF 1,369 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,706 Dirham (CHF 283) | CHF 1,000 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 534 Dirham (CHF 56) | CHF 80 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 308 Dirham (CHF 32) | CHF 35 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,875 Dirham (CHF 510) | CHF 511 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,750 Dirham (CHF 183) | CHF 150 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 Dirham (CHF 4.63) | CHF 18 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 75 Dirham (CHF 8) | CHF 29 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Marrakech (Morocco) is 57% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 426 Dirham (CHF 45) | CHF 103 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 374 Dirham (CHF 39) | CHF 95 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 728 Dirham (CHF 76) | CHF 140 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 674 Dirham (CHF 71) | CHF 155 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Marrakech (Morocco) is 67% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 186,860 Dirham (CHF 19,566) | CHF 28,963 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham (CHF 1.11) | CHF 1.62 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 154 Dirham (CHF 16) | CHF 91 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 54 Dirham (CHF 5.65) | CHF 41 | - 86% | |
| 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 3.22) | CHF 13 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 220 Dirham (CHF 23) | CHF 93 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 87 Dirham (CHF 9) | CHF 8 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 Dirham (CHF 3.48) | CHF 4.38 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Dirham (CHF 3.66) | CHF 4.20 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dirham (CHF 1.06) | CHF 2.00 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Dirham (CHF 2.81) | CHF 2.60 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Dirham (CHF 11) | CHF 53 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Marrakech (Morocco) is 52% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 225 Dirham (CHF 24) | CHF 53 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 98 Dirham (CHF 10) | CHF 31 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Dirham (CHF 42) | CHF 113 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 265 Dirham (CHF 28) | CHF 98 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 Dirham (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 Dirham (CHF 2.01) | CHF 5.67 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Dirham (CHF 4.20) | CHF 6.00 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 Dirham (CHF 0.21) | CHF 0.33 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 229 Dirham (CHF 24) | CHF 79 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham (CHF 3.48) | CHF 8 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 208 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Marrakech (Morocco) is 61% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,300
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 2,466
(23,551 Dirham)
in Marrakech.
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