- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Canada
- Marrakech
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Marrakech, Morocco compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Marrakech (Morocco) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 93 Dirham (C$13) | C$15 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 57 Dirham (C$8) | C$9 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32 Dirham (C$4.42) | C$5.69 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (C$0.97) | C$2.17 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (C$1.73) | C$4.84 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Dirham (C$0.95) | C$2.90 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 Dirham (C$3.98) | C$10 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Dirham (C$1.75) | C$4.00 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Dirham (C$1.13) | C$3.31 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Dirham (C$2.56) | C$3.07 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 Dirham (C$13) | C$16 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 Dirham (C$1.60) | C$2.51 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.87 Dirham (C$0.68) | C$2.07 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Marrakech (Morocco) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,733 Dirham (C$935) | C$1,576 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,338 Dirham (C$602) | C$1,122 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 825 Dirham (C$115) | C$109 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,831 Dirham (C$948) | C$1,019 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,657 Dirham (C$1,202) | C$774 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 375 Dirham (C$52) | C$66 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 330 Dirham (C$46) | C$40 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,333 Dirham (C$740) | C$377 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Dirham (C$278) | C$98 | + 182% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 Dirham (C$7) | C$9 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 75 Dirham (C$10) | C$23 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Marrakech (Morocco) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 455 Dirham (C$63) | C$59 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 492 Dirham (C$68) | C$40 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 776 Dirham (C$108) | C$93 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 663 Dirham (C$92) | C$92 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Marrakech (Morocco) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 177,500 Dirham (C$24,638) | C$22,749 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham (C$1.53) | C$1.26 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 177 Dirham (C$25) | C$65 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47 Dirham (C$7) | C$31 | - 79% | |
| 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) | 31 Dirham (C$4.27) | C$8 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 213 Dirham (C$30) | C$96 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 87 Dirham (C$12) | C$6 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 Dirham (C$4.61) | C$3.72 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Dirham (C$4.86) | C$2.83 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Dirham (C$1.66) | C$3.09 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Dirham (C$3.73) | C$2.46 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 130 Dirham (C$18) | C$19 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Marrakech (Morocco) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 231 Dirham (C$32) | C$46 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 Dirham (C$7) | C$26 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65 Dirham (C$9) | C$101 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 418 Dirham (C$58) | C$87 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 89 Dirham (C$12) | C$9 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Dirham (C$2.76) | C$5.53 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 Dirham (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 9% | |
| 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 | 360 Dirham (C$50) | C$35 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham (C$4.62) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 281 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Marrakech (Morocco) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,425
(24,677 Dirham)
in Marrakech.
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