- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Ghana
- Meknes
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Meknes, Morocco compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Meknes (Morocco) is 49% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41 Dirham (GH₵20) | GH₵56 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 66 Dirham (GH₵32) | GH₵28 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 Dirham (GH₵9) | GH₵17 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Dirham (GH₵2.97) | GH₵10 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dirham (GH₵6) | GH₵11 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.25 Dirham (GH₵2.05) | GH₵11 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 Dirham (GH₵19) | GH₵39 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham (GH₵5.18) | GH₵17 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.50 Dirham (GH₵2.65) | GH₵10 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Dirham (GH₵6) | GH₵4.37 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 60 Dirham (GH₵29) | GH₵29 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 Dirham (GH₵5.42) | GH₵10 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.09 Dirham (GH₵1.97) | GH₵4.95 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Meknes (Morocco) is 67% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,375 Dirham (GH₵1,625) | GH₵11,045 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,909 Dirham (GH₵1,400) | GH₵5,252 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 498 Dirham (GH₵240) | GH₵457 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,711 Dirham (GH₵1,305) | GH₵4,531 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,592 Dirham (GH₵766) | GH₵2,083 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 325 Dirham (GH₵156) | GH₵227 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Dirham (GH₵144) | GH₵97 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,800 Dirham (GH₵2,792) | GH₵2,183 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 643 Dirham (GH₵310) | GH₵590 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | GH₵38 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 Dirham (GH₵8) | GH₵50 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Meknes (Morocco) is 35% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 477 Dirham (GH₵230) | GH₵165 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 345 Dirham (GH₵166) | GH₵104 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 508 Dirham (GH₵245) | GH₵270 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 410 Dirham (GH₵197) | GH₵282 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Meknes (Morocco) is 7% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 206,221 Dirham (GH₵99,277) | GH₵42,068 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Dirham (GH₵4.57) | GH₵4.04 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 196 Dirham (GH₵94) | GH₵150 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵49 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Meknes (Morocco) is 18% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 Dirham (GH₵8) | GH₵20 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | GH₵28 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | GH₵153 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | GH₵20 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | GH₵18 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | GH₵19 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Dirham (GH₵3.85) | GH₵9 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Dirham (GH₵5.78) | GH₵12 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Dirham (GH₵14) | GH₵26 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Meknes (Morocco) is 13% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 144 Dirham (GH₵70) | GH₵91 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100 Dirham (GH₵48) | GH₵56 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Dirham (GH₵96) | GH₵74 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 238 Dirham (GH₵114) | GH₵226 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Dirham (GH₵7) | GH₵20 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 Dirham (GH₵5.23) | GH₵13 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 Dirham (GH₵10) | GH₵8 | + 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | GH₵2,070 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Dirham (GH₵2.41) | GH₵0.47 | + 410% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 534 Dirham (GH₵257) | GH₵289 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 34 Dirham (GH₵16) | GH₵8 | + 104% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 182 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Meknes (Morocco) is 34% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵32,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵21,079
(43,787 Dirham)
in Meknes.
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