Cost of living in Meknes (Morocco) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Meknes (Morocco) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Meknes | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 Dirham (C$6) | C$20 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 56 Dirham (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 23 Dirham (C$3.07) | C$5.78 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Dirham (C$0.86) | C$1.98 | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 Dirham (C$1.68) | C$4.18 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.44 Dirham (C$0.59) | C$3.17 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38 Dirham (C$4.99) | C$10 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham (C$1.49) | C$4.24 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.63 Dirham (C$0.62) | C$3.76 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Dirham (C$1.66) | C$3.41 | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47 Dirham (C$6) | C$19 | - 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (C$1.62) | C$2.48 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.14 Dirham (C$0.68) | C$1.93 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Meknes (Morocco) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,033 Dirham (C$536) | C$2,136 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,463 Dirham (C$327) | C$1,257 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 598 Dirham (C$80) | C$124 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,915 Dirham (C$388) | C$1,120 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,637 Dirham (C$218) | C$805 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 398 Dirham (C$53) | C$66 | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 229 Dirham (C$30) | C$54 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,861 Dirham (C$513) | C$311 | + 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 720 Dirham (C$96) | C$97 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 160 Dirham (C$21) | C$10 | + 111% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 Dirham (C$8) | C$25 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Meknes (Morocco) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 283 Dirham (C$38) | C$60 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 357 Dirham (C$47) | C$39 | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 707 Dirham (C$94) | C$98 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 426 Dirham (C$57) | C$117 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Meknes (Morocco) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 201,382 Dirham (C$26,776) | C$22,942 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham (C$1.53) | C$1.67 | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 133 Dirham (C$18) | C$67 | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 117 Dirham (C$16) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Meknes (Morocco) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Meknes | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Dirham (C$4.97) | C$8 | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 61 Dirham (C$8) | C$22 | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 192 Dirham (C$26) | C$77 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10 Dirham (C$1.33) | C$6 | - 79% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Dirham (C$4.52) | C$3.85 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 Dirham (C$3.09) | C$4.33 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Dirham (C$1.26) | C$3.16 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 Dirham (C$1.63) | C$2.46 | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Dirham (C$3.93) | C$20 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Meknes (Morocco) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Meknes | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 117 Dirham (C$16) | C$51 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 Dirham (C$12) | C$27 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Dirham (C$27) | C$135 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 215 Dirham (C$29) | C$96 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 Dirham (C$5.52) | C$10 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Dirham (C$1.60) | C$5.42 | - 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 Dirham (C$2.78) | C$7 | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 Dirham (C$266) | C$647 | - 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.90 Dirham (C$0.39) | C$0.83 | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 228 Dirham (C$30) | C$37 | - 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (C$4.21) | C$11 | - 62% | |
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TOTAL | - 52% |

These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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