- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Ghana
- Meknes
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Meknes, Morocco compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Meknes (Morocco) is 44% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41 Dirham (GH₵19) | GH₵38 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 66 Dirham (GH₵31) | GH₵28 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 Dirham (GH₵8) | GH₵19 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Dirham (GH₵2.96) | GH₵10 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 Dirham (GH₵6) | GH₵11 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.25 Dirham (GH₵1.97) | GH₵11 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 Dirham (GH₵18) | GH₵31 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham (GH₵4.98) | GH₵15 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.01 Dirham (GH₵2.32) | GH₵8 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Dirham (GH₵5.97) | GH₵5.25 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 60 Dirham (GH₵28) | GH₵23 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 Dirham (GH₵5.20) | GH₵9 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.09 Dirham (GH₵1.89) | GH₵4.32 | - 56% | |
| 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₵1,561) | GH₵11,197 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,909 Dirham (GH₵1,345) | GH₵4,896 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 498 Dirham (GH₵230) | GH₵325 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,711 Dirham (GH₵1,253) | GH₵3,326 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,592 Dirham (GH₵736) | GH₵1,403 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 325 Dirham (GH₵150) | GH₵244 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Dirham (GH₵139) | GH₵108 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,800 Dirham (GH₵2,682) | GH₵2,180 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 643 Dirham (GH₵297) | GH₵632 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | GH₵35 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 Dirham (GH₵8) | GH₵38 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Meknes (Morocco) is 25% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 477 Dirham (GH₵221) | GH₵172 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 345 Dirham (GH₵160) | GH₵103 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 508 Dirham (GH₵235) | GH₵280 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 410 Dirham (GH₵189) | GH₵302 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Meknes (Morocco) is 4% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 206,221 Dirham (GH₵95,360) | GH₵59,955 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Dirham (GH₵4.39) | GH₵3.62 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 196 Dirham (GH₵91) | GH₵150 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵46 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Meknes (Morocco) is 20% 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₵31 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | GH₵160 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | GH₵24 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | GH₵18 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | GH₵16 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Dirham (GH₵3.70) | GH₵9 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Dirham (GH₵5.55) | GH₵11 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Dirham (GH₵14) | GH₵25 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Meknes (Morocco) is 22% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 144 Dirham (GH₵67) | GH₵73 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100 Dirham (GH₵46) | GH₵54 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Dirham (GH₵92) | GH₵76 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 238 Dirham (GH₵110) | GH₵229 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Dirham (GH₵7) | GH₵21 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 Dirham (GH₵5.02) | GH₵13 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 Dirham (GH₵10) | GH₵8 | + 29% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 500 Dirham (GH₵231) | GH₵812 | - 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Dirham (GH₵2.31) | GH₵0.47 | + 387% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 534 Dirham (GH₵247) | GH₵312 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 34 Dirham (GH₵16) | GH₵8 | + 93% | |
| 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 313 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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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₵31,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵20,560
(44,461 Dirham)
in Meknes.
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