Cost of living in Rabat (Morocco) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Rabat (Morocco) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Rabat | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 Dirham (C$11) | C$23 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 68 Dirham (C$10) | C$13 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37 Dirham (C$5.61) | C$6 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Dirham (C$1.41) | C$2.41 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Dirham (C$3.09) | C$4.70 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Dirham (C$1.25) | C$3.95 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38 Dirham (C$5.73) | C$11 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Dirham (C$2.28) | C$4.85 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Dirham (C$1.17) | C$3.95 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Dirham (C$3.40) | C$3.50 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 102 Dirham (C$15) | C$20 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (C$1.74) | C$2.68 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Dirham (C$0.99) | C$2.16 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Rabat (Morocco) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Rabat | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,826 Dirham (C$1,628) | C$2,300 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,835 Dirham (C$877) | C$1,599 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 709 Dirham (C$107) | C$120 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,858 Dirham (C$1,031) | C$1,347 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,170 Dirham (C$477) | C$985 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 656 Dirham (C$99) | C$69 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 221 Dirham (C$33) | C$60 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,498 Dirham (C$526) | C$311 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,364 Dirham (C$205) | C$140 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 65 Dirham (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 Dirham (C$8) | C$26 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Rabat (Morocco) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Rabat | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 370 Dirham (C$56) | C$70 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 511 Dirham (C$77) | C$41 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 827 Dirham (C$124) | C$105 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 629 Dirham (C$95) | C$120 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Rabat (Morocco) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Rabat | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 242,797 Dirham (C$36,506) | C$24,609 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 Dirham (C$2.15) | C$1.69 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 186 Dirham (C$28) | C$60 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 49 Dirham (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Rabat (Morocco) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Rabat | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 Dirham (C$7) | C$8 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 Dirham (C$16) | C$22 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 264 Dirham (C$40) | C$77 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 61 Dirham (C$9) | C$6 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 Dirham (C$5.28) | C$4.17 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 Dirham (C$5.93) | C$4.59 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Dirham (C$2.30) | C$3.11 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 Dirham (C$2.86) | C$3.02 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52 Dirham (C$8) | C$22 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Rabat (Morocco) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Rabat | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 275 Dirham (C$41) | C$61 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 Dirham (C$16) | C$27 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 408 Dirham (C$61) | C$118 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 375 Dirham (C$56) | C$97 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 Dirham (C$9) | C$12 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26 Dirham (C$3.92) | C$4.71 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 46 Dirham (C$7) | C$7 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,352 Dirham (C$805) | C$647 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 Dirham (C$0.13) | C$0.24 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 381 Dirham (C$57) | C$38 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38 Dirham (C$5.67) | C$13 | - 55% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 185 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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