Cost of living in Marrakech, Morocco vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Marrakech (Morocco) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 Dirham (C$6) | C$20 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 Dirham (C$4.08) | C$5.78 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (C$1.06) | C$1.98 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (C$1.73) | C$4.18 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.85 Dirham (C$0.83) | C$3.04 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35 Dirham (C$4.92) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Dirham (C$1.73) | C$4.24 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.26 Dirham (C$0.75) | C$3.76 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 Dirham (C$3.94) | C$3.41 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 74 Dirham (C$11) | C$19 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (C$1.66) | C$2.48 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.38 Dirham (C$0.77) | C$1.93 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Marrakech (Morocco) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,826 Dirham (C$1,115) | C$2,136 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,335 Dirham (C$475) | C$1,241 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 750 Dirham (C$107) | C$133 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,699 Dirham (C$670) | C$1,120 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,771 Dirham (C$395) | C$806 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 412 Dirham (C$59) | C$66 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 264 Dirham (C$38) | C$54 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,514 Dirham (C$643) | C$311 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,320 Dirham (C$188) | C$97 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 Dirham (C$6) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Dirham (C$7) | C$25 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Marrakech (Morocco) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 453 Dirham (C$65) | C$60 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 369 Dirham (C$53) | C$39 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 731 Dirham (C$104) | C$98 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 720 Dirham (C$103) | C$117 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Marrakech (Morocco) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 188,951 Dirham (C$26,927) | C$22,935 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham (C$1.51) | C$1.39 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 156 Dirham (C$22) | C$67 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32 Dirham (C$4.50) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Marrakech (Morocco) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 Dirham (C$4.40) | C$8 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 Dirham (C$11) | C$22 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 230 Dirham (C$33) | C$77 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 87 Dirham (C$12) | C$6 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Dirham (C$3.92) | C$3.85 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31 Dirham (C$4.40) | C$4.28 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Dirham (C$1.65) | C$3.11 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Dirham (C$3.36) | C$2.46 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Dirham (C$16) | C$20 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Marrakech (Morocco) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214 Dirham (C$31) | C$52 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 103 Dirham (C$15) | C$26 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Dirham (C$57) | C$117 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 278 Dirham (C$40) | C$96 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 90 Dirham (C$13) | C$9 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 Dirham (C$2.93) | C$5.42 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Dirham (C$5.70) | C$7 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,750 Dirham (C$1,389) | C$647 | + 115% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.79 Dirham (C$0.25) | C$0.83 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 226 Dirham (C$32) | C$35 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham (C$4.76) | C$11 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 47 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Marrakech (Morocco) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,400 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,991 (28,006 Dirham) in Marrakech.
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