- Cost of Living
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- Beni Mellal
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Cost of living in Beni Mellal, Morocco compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Beni Mellal (Morocco) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80 Dirham (C$11) | C$15 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 38 Dirham (C$5.32) | C$9 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Dirham (C$3.89) | C$5.69 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (C$0.97) | C$2.17 | - 55% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 Dirham (C$1.34) | C$4.84 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 Dirham (C$0.69) | C$2.90 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 Dirham (C$2.50) | C$10 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Dirham (C$0.96) | C$4.00 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.96 Dirham (C$0.55) | C$3.31 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Dirham (C$2.50) | C$3.07 | - 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Dirham (C$6) | C$16 | - 61% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (C$1.69) | C$2.51 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.71 Dirham (C$0.65) | C$2.07 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Beni Mellal (Morocco) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000 Dirham (C$416) | C$1,576 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | C$1,122 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Dirham (C$97) | C$109 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | C$1,019 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | C$774 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,000 Dirham (C$278) | C$66 | + 318% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Dirham (C$42) | C$40 | + 4% | |
40” flat screen TV | 3,750 Dirham (C$520) | C$377 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 Dirham (C$194) | C$98 | + 97% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 Dirham (C$8) | C$9 | - 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Dirham (C$7) | C$23 | - 70% | |
Clothes | + 44% | |||
Clothes in Beni Mellal (Morocco) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 800 Dirham (C$111) | C$59 | + 87% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 400 Dirham (C$56) | C$40 | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 900 Dirham (C$125) | C$93 | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Dirham (C$111) | C$92 | + 20% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Beni Mellal (Morocco) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,000 Dirham (C$16,655) | C$22,749 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (C$1.38) | C$1.27 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 140 Dirham (C$19) | C$65 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Beni Mellal (Morocco) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Dirham (C$3.47) | C$8 | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Dirham (C$7) | C$20 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Dirham (C$28) | C$96 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 120 Dirham (C$17) | C$6 | + 158% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 Dirham (C$5.55) | C$3.72 | + 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Dirham (C$4.16) | C$2.83 | + 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Dirham (C$1.11) | C$3.09 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 Dirham (C$2.78) | C$2.46 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 Dirham (C$3.47) | C$19 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Beni Mellal (Morocco) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Dirham (C$14) | C$46 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | C$26 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$101 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 Dirham (C$111) | C$87 | + 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 Dirham (C$7) | C$9 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 Dirham (C$2.08) | C$5.53 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$5.67 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Dirham (C$0.14) | C$1.04 | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 125 Dirham (C$17) | C$35 | - 51% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 31 Dirham (C$4.30) | C$10 | - 58% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Beni Mellal (Morocco) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,996
(21,589 Dirham)
in Beni Mellal.
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