- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Canada
- Marrakech
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Marrakech, Morocco compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Marrakech (Morocco) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Dirham (C$4.19) | C$15 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 50 Dirham (C$7) | C$9 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Dirham (C$3.84) | C$5.69 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Dirham (C$1.08) | C$2.05 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (C$1.74) | C$4.81 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.00 Dirham (C$0.56) | C$2.90 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 34 Dirham (C$4.71) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Dirham (C$1.77) | C$4.00 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.33 Dirham (C$0.74) | C$3.34 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 Dirham (C$5.58) | C$3.36 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Dirham (C$9) | C$16 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 Dirham (C$1.60) | C$2.41 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.67 Dirham (C$0.79) | C$2.01 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Marrakech (Morocco) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,500 Dirham (C$1,187) | C$1,651 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,667 Dirham (C$372) | C$1,142 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 825 Dirham (C$115) | C$102 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,800 Dirham (C$530) | C$1,038 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,141 Dirham (C$299) | C$779 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 375 Dirham (C$52) | C$66 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 330 Dirham (C$46) | C$39 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,333 Dirham (C$744) | C$351 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Dirham (C$279) | C$86 | + 223% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 Dirham (C$7) | C$9 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 75 Dirham (C$10) | C$22 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Marrakech (Morocco) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 400 Dirham (C$56) | C$59 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 327 Dirham (C$46) | C$40 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 733 Dirham (C$102) | C$93 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Dirham (C$98) | C$92 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Marrakech (Morocco) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,000 Dirham (C$27,918) | C$22,749 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (C$1.44) | C$1.27 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 Dirham (C$21) | C$67 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 57 Dirham (C$8) | C$31 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Marrakech (Morocco) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 Dirham (C$4.30) | C$8 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 213 Dirham (C$30) | C$82 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 87 Dirham (C$12) | C$6 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 Dirham (C$4.64) | C$3.72 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Dirham (C$4.89) | C$2.83 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Dirham (C$1.67) | C$3.09 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Dirham (C$3.75) | C$2.46 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 130 Dirham (C$18) | C$19 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Marrakech (Morocco) is 50% 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 | 120 Dirham (C$17) | C$26 | - 36% | |
| 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 | 175 Dirham (C$24) | C$85 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 89 Dirham (C$12) | C$8 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 Dirham (C$2.33) | C$5.34 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 Dirham (C$4.89) | C$5.67 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 Dirham (C$0.28) | C$1.04 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Dirham (C$28) | C$35 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham (C$4.64) | C$11 | - 57% | |
| 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 340 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
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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$4,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,813
(20,152 Dirham)
in Marrakech.
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