Cost of living in Meknes (Morocco) is 65% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Meknes (Morocco) is 65% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Meknes | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 Dirham (kr32) | kr131 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 56 Dirham (kr38) | kr77 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 23 Dirham (kr16) | kr38 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Dirham (kr4.35) | kr11 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 Dirham (kr9) | kr29 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.44 Dirham (kr2.99) | kr21 | - 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38 Dirham (kr25) | kr40 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham (kr8) | kr17 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.63 Dirham (kr3.11) | kr11 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Dirham (kr8) | kr8 | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47 Dirham (kr32) | kr72 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (kr8) | kr21 | - 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.14 Dirham (kr3.46) | kr13 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Meknes (Morocco) is 66% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Meknes | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,033 Dirham (kr2,710) | kr11,583 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,463 Dirham (kr1,655) | kr9,449 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 598 Dirham (kr402) | kr848 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,915 Dirham (kr1,959) | kr8,388 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,637 Dirham (kr1,100) | kr6,707 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 398 Dirham (kr267) | kr587 | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 229 Dirham (kr154) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,861 Dirham (kr2,595) | kr2,600 | - 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 720 Dirham (kr484) | kr552 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 160 Dirham (kr108) | kr61 | + 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 Dirham (kr38) | kr131 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 46% | |||
Clothes in Meknes (Morocco) is 46% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 283 Dirham (kr190) | kr736 | - 74% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 357 Dirham (kr240) | kr300 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 707 Dirham (kr475) | kr906 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 426 Dirham (kr286) | kr1,028 | - 72% | |
Transportation | - 72% | |||
Transportation in Meknes (Morocco) is 72% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 201,382 Dirham (kr135,340) | kr286,083 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham (kr8) | kr14 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 133 Dirham (kr89) | kr613 | - 85% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 117 Dirham (kr79) | kr320 | - 75% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Meknes (Morocco) is 48% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Meknes | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Dirham (kr25) | kr35 | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 61 Dirham (kr41) | kr82 | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 192 Dirham (kr129) | kr500 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10 Dirham (kr7) | kr37 | - 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Dirham (kr23) | kr19 | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 Dirham (kr16) | kr18 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Dirham (kr6) | kr11 | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 Dirham (kr8) | kr16 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Dirham (kr20) | kr217 | - 91% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Meknes (Morocco) is 53% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Meknes | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 117 Dirham (kr79) | kr369 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 Dirham (kr59) | kr219 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Dirham (kr134) | kr698 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 215 Dirham (kr144) | kr637 | - 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 Dirham (kr28) | kr86 | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Dirham (kr8) | kr48 | - 83% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 Dirham (kr14) | kr47 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 Dirham (kr1,344) | kr3,682 | - 63% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.90 Dirham (kr1.95) | kr0.94 | + 106% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 228 Dirham (kr153) | kr196 | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (kr21) | kr50 | - 57% | |
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TOTAL | - 65% |

These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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