- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Canada
- Marrakech
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Marrakech, Morocco compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Marrakech (Morocco) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105 Dirham (C$14) | C$14 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 58 Dirham (C$8) | C$8 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37 Dirham (C$4.82) | C$6 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (C$0.98) | C$2.38 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Dirham (C$2.80) | C$4.08 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6.00 Dirham (C$0.79) | C$2.62 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 Dirham (C$2.37) | C$10 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Dirham (C$2.32) | C$3.73 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Dirham (C$1.02) | C$2.90 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Dirham (C$2.30) | C$2.89 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 Dirham (C$13) | C$16 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (C$1.61) | C$2.31 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.29 Dirham (C$0.57) | C$1.76 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Marrakech (Morocco) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,439 Dirham (C$717) | C$1,186 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,143 Dirham (C$414) | C$982 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 740 Dirham (C$98) | C$117 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,000 Dirham (C$922) | C$919 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,559 Dirham (C$337) | C$695 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 250 Dirham (C$33) | C$64 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 394 Dirham (C$52) | C$39 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,500 Dirham (C$725) | C$392 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Dirham (C$264) | C$111 | + 138% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 65 Dirham (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 Dirham (C$2.92) | C$26 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Marrakech (Morocco) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 455 Dirham (C$60) | C$61 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 492 Dirham (C$65) | C$41 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 776 Dirham (C$102) | C$95 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 663 Dirham (C$87) | C$87 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Marrakech (Morocco) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,499 Dirham (C$21,018) | C$22,684 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham (C$1.45) | C$1.19 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 173 Dirham (C$23) | C$47 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 Dirham (C$4.49) | - | - | |
| 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$4.06) | C$8 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 215 Dirham (C$28) | C$85 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 87 Dirham (C$11) | C$7 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 Dirham (C$4.38) | C$3.90 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Dirham (C$4.61) | C$3.90 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 Dirham (C$1.79) | C$3.21 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Dirham (C$3.54) | C$2.46 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118 Dirham (C$16) | C$19 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Marrakech (Morocco) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 220 Dirham (C$29) | C$43 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 Dirham (C$7) | C$27 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65 Dirham (C$9) | C$84 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 418 Dirham (C$55) | C$93 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 89 Dirham (C$12) | C$9 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Dirham (C$2.62) | C$5.44 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 Dirham (C$5.84) | C$5.57 | + 5% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,024 Dirham (C$135) | C$141 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Dirham (C$0.13) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 360 Dirham (C$47) | C$34 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 36 Dirham (C$4.78) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 55 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Marrakech (Morocco) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,267
(17,206 Dirham)
in Marrakech.
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