Cost of living in Marrakech (Morocco) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
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| Food in Marrakech (Morocco) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Marrakech | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54 Dirham (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 Dirham (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Dirham (C$3.73) | C$5.78 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (C$0.99) | C$1.98 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (C$1.61) | C$4.18 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.18 Dirham (C$0.69) | C$3.17 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 45 Dirham (C$5.94) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Dirham (C$1.62) | C$4.24 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.71 Dirham (C$0.76) | C$3.76 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 Dirham (C$3.80) | C$3.41 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 77 Dirham (C$10) | C$19 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 Dirham (C$1.48) | C$2.48 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.72 Dirham (C$0.63) | C$1.93 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Marrakech (Morocco) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Marrakech | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,121 Dirham (C$816) | C$2,136 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,955 Dirham (C$527) | C$1,257 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 678 Dirham (C$90) | C$124 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,293 Dirham (C$706) | C$1,120 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,384 Dirham (C$718) | C$805 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 676 Dirham (C$90) | C$66 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 233 Dirham (C$31) | C$54 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,276 Dirham (C$570) | C$311 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,452 Dirham (C$194) | C$97 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 Dirham (C$5.73) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 Dirham (C$7) | C$25 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Marrakech (Morocco) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Marrakech | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 455 Dirham (C$61) | C$60 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 361 Dirham (C$48) | C$39 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 709 Dirham (C$94) | C$98 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 739 Dirham (C$99) | C$117 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Marrakech (Morocco) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Marrakech | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 179,906 Dirham (C$23,985) | C$22,942 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham (C$1.41) | C$1.67 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 164 Dirham (C$22) | C$67 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 33 Dirham (C$4.40) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Marrakech (Morocco) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Marrakech | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 Dirham (C$3.61) | C$8 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 Dirham (C$10) | C$22 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 186 Dirham (C$25) | C$77 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 87 Dirham (C$12) | C$6 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 Dirham (C$4.07) | C$3.85 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 Dirham (C$3.72) | C$4.33 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dirham (C$1.37) | C$3.16 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Dirham (C$3.14) | C$2.46 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93 Dirham (C$12) | C$20 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Marrakech (Morocco) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Marrakech | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 198 Dirham (C$26) | C$51 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100 Dirham (C$13) | C$27 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 723 Dirham (C$96) | C$135 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 439 Dirham (C$59) | C$96 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Dirham (C$13) | C$10 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28 Dirham (C$3.73) | C$5.42 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39 Dirham (C$5.16) | C$7 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,947 Dirham (C$1,059) | C$647 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.79 Dirham (C$0.24) | C$0.24 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 335 Dirham (C$45) | C$37 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 Dirham (C$4.80) | C$11 | - 56% | |
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TOTAL | - 39% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 32 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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