Cost of living in Marrakech, Morocco vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Marrakech (Morocco) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 Dirham (C$5.81) | C$20 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 Dirham (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 31 Dirham (C$4.24) | C$5.84 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (C$1.00) | C$1.98 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (C$1.68) | C$4.48 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.57 Dirham (C$0.76) | C$3.04 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35 Dirham (C$4.70) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Dirham (C$1.65) | C$4.24 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.19 Dirham (C$0.71) | C$3.76 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 Dirham (C$3.77) | C$3.41 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 74 Dirham (C$10) | C$19 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (C$1.59) | C$2.48 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.27 Dirham (C$0.72) | C$1.93 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Marrakech (Morocco) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,049 Dirham (C$1,095) | C$2,136 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,279 Dirham (C$446) | C$1,241 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 783 Dirham (C$107) | C$133 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,699 Dirham (C$639) | C$1,120 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,771 Dirham (C$377) | C$806 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 412 Dirham (C$56) | C$66 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 280 Dirham (C$38) | C$54 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,514 Dirham (C$614) | C$311 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,320 Dirham (C$179) | C$97 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 Dirham (C$5.80) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 88 Dirham (C$12) | C$25 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Marrakech (Morocco) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 453 Dirham (C$62) | C$60 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 369 Dirham (C$50) | C$39 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 731 Dirham (C$99) | C$98 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 720 Dirham (C$98) | C$117 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Marrakech (Morocco) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 188,951 Dirham (C$25,696) | C$22,935 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham (C$1.44) | C$1.42 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 156 Dirham (C$21) | C$67 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 33 Dirham (C$4.49) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Marrakech (Morocco) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 Dirham (C$3.67) | C$8 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 Dirham (C$10) | C$22 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 233 Dirham (C$32) | C$77 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 87 Dirham (C$12) | C$6 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 Dirham (C$4.01) | C$3.85 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31 Dirham (C$4.20) | C$4.28 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Dirham (C$1.69) | C$3.11 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Dirham (C$3.20) | C$2.46 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 97 Dirham (C$13) | C$20 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Marrakech (Morocco) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214 Dirham (C$29) | C$52 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 102 Dirham (C$14) | C$26 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Dirham (C$54) | C$117 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 278 Dirham (C$38) | C$96 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 89 Dirham (C$12) | C$9 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Dirham (C$2.70) | C$5.42 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Dirham (C$5.39) | C$7 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,000 Dirham (C$816) | C$647 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.79 Dirham (C$0.24) | C$0.83 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 226 Dirham (C$31) | C$35 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham (C$4.50) | C$11 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 238 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Marrakech (Morocco) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,036 (29,678 Dirham) in Marrakech.
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