- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Ivory Coast
- Marrakech
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Marrakech, Morocco compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Marrakech (Morocco) is 37% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 93 Dirham (5,417 Franc) | 8,082 Franc | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 57 Dirham (3,300 Franc) | 5,468 Franc | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32 Dirham (1,855 Franc) | 2,622 Franc | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (408 Franc) | 1,220 Franc | - 67% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (725 Franc) | 1,997 Franc | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Dirham (398 Franc) | 1,014 Franc | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 Dirham (1,670 Franc) | 5,060 Franc | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Dirham (734 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Dirham (473 Franc) | 882 Franc | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Dirham (1,075 Franc) | 575 Franc | + 87% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 Dirham (5,528 Franc) | 5,978 Franc | - 8% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 Dirham (669 Franc) | 1,225 Franc | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.87 Dirham (284 Franc) | 390 Franc | - 27% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Marrakech (Morocco) is 45% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,733 Dirham (392,141 Franc) | 1,214,960 Franc | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,338 Dirham (252,685 Franc) | 647,896 Franc | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 825 Dirham (48,051 Franc) | 98,988 Franc | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,831 Dirham (397,845 Franc) | 580,986 Franc | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,657 Dirham (504,204 Franc) | 273,843 Franc | + 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 375 Dirham (21,841 Franc) | 47,867 Franc | - 54% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 330 Dirham (19,197 Franc) | 33,552 Franc | - 43% | |
40” flat screen TV | 5,333 Dirham (310,630 Franc) | 348,222 Franc | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Dirham (116,486 Franc) | 144,453 Franc | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 Dirham (3,009 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 75 Dirham (4,368 Franc) | 9,000 Franc | - 51% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Marrakech (Morocco) is 27% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 455 Dirham (26,480 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 492 Dirham (28,634 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 776 Dirham (45,204 Franc) | 41,972 Franc | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 663 Dirham (38,623 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | - 22% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Marrakech (Morocco) is 37% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 177,500 Dirham (10,338,155 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham (641 Franc) | 602 Franc | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 177 Dirham (10,328 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | - 65% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47 Dirham (2,759 Franc) | 4,983 Franc | - 45% | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Marrakech (Morocco) is 21% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 Dirham (1,793 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 4,493 Franc | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 213 Dirham (12,385 Franc) | 17,051 Franc | - 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 87 Dirham (5,062 Franc) | 5,473 Franc | - 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 Dirham (1,936 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Dirham (2,039 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Dirham (695 Franc) | 943 Franc | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 27 Dirham (1,564 Franc) | 1,543 Franc | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 130 Dirham (7,558 Franc) | 7,235 Franc | + 4% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Marrakech (Morocco) is 30% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 231 Dirham (13,470 Franc) | 21,244 Franc | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 52 Dirham (3,005 Franc) | 7,906 Franc | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65 Dirham (3,786 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 418 Dirham (24,323 Franc) | 44,925 Franc | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 89 Dirham (5,184 Franc) | 5,657 Franc | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Dirham (1,160 Franc) | 1,829 Franc | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 Dirham (2,583 Franc) | 1,589 Franc | + 63% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Dirham (58 Franc) | 97 Franc | - 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 360 Dirham (20,975 Franc) | 38,140 Franc | - 45% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham (1,937 Franc) | 889 Franc | + 118% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Marrakech (Morocco) is 38% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,600,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 2,244,503 Franc
(38,537 Dirham)
in Marrakech.
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