Cost of living in Marbella (Spain) is 66% more expensive than in Agadir (Morocco)
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| Food in Marbella (Spain) is 53% more expensive than in Agadir (Morocco) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Marbella (Spain) | Agadir (Morocco) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €14 (149 Dirham) | 58 Dirham | 157% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €7 (75 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | 47% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €3.40 (37 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | 38% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.73 (8 Dirham) | 8 Dirham | 6% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €1.89 (21 Dirham) | 15 Dirham | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.07 (12 Dirham) | 5.87 Dirham | 98% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €7 (73 Dirham) | 87 Dirham | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.49 (16 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.02 (11 Dirham) | 5.21 Dirham | 114% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.01 (11 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | 49% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €5.43 (59 Dirham) | 86 Dirham | 31% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.46 (16 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | 35% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.20 (13 Dirham) | 5.82 Dirham | 125% |
| Housing in Marbella (Spain) is 107% more expensive than in Agadir (Morocco) | ||
| Marbella (Spain) | Agadir (Morocco) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,122 (12,257 Dirham) | 6,465 Dirham | 90% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €764 (8,342 Dirham) | 3,831 Dirham | 118% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €84 (920 Dirham) | 340 Dirham | 170% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €628 (6,860 Dirham) | 4,497 Dirham | 53% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €464 (5,069 Dirham) | 2,299 Dirham | 120% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €118 (1,290 Dirham) | 245 Dirham | 425% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €53 (583 Dirham) | 243 Dirham | 140% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €433 (4,734 Dirham) | 3,838 Dirham | 23% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €79 (868 Dirham) | 859 Dirham | 1% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €8 (83 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | 8% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €10 (109 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | 421% |
| Clothes in Marbella (Spain) is 13% cheaper than in Agadir (Morocco) | ||
| Marbella (Spain) | Agadir (Morocco) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €77 (837 Dirham) | 460 Dirham | 82% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €24 (262 Dirham) | 439 Dirham | 40% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €72 (786 Dirham) | 434 Dirham | 81% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €39 (426 Dirham) | 702 Dirham | 39% |
| Transportation in Marbella (Spain) is 86% more expensive than in Agadir (Morocco) | ||
| Marbella (Spain) | Agadir (Morocco) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €33,801 (369,297 Dirham) | 252,532 Dirham | 46% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.26 (14 Dirham) | 9 Dirham | 60% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €43 (473 Dirham) | 157 Dirham | 202% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | 66 Dirham | - |
| Personal Care in Marbella (Spain) is 131% more expensive than in Agadir (Morocco) | ||
| Marbella (Spain) | Agadir (Morocco) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €8 (87 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | 74% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €6.00 (66 Dirham) | 67 Dirham | 3% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €110 (1,206 Dirham) | 158 Dirham | 661% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €4.49 (49 Dirham) | 79 Dirham | 38% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €2.90 (32 Dirham) | 35 Dirham | 10% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.50 (38 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | 29% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.50 (16 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | 55% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.87 (31 Dirham) | 15 Dirham | 105% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €21 (230 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | 450% |
| Entertainment in Marbella (Spain) is 27% more expensive than in Agadir (Morocco) | ||
| Marbella (Spain) | Agadir (Morocco) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €31 (337 Dirham) | 221 Dirham | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €16 (178 Dirham) | 153 Dirham | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | 488 Dirham | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €57 (628 Dirham) | 717 Dirham | 12% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €10 (104 Dirham) | 101 Dirham | 3% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €2.41 (26 Dirham) | 17 Dirham | 52% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €5.90 (64 Dirham) | 24 Dirham | 166% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €560 (6,118 Dirham) | 5,000 Dirham | 22% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | 3.00 Dirham | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €69 (759 Dirham) | 499 Dirham | 52% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €5.04 (55 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | 68% |
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For example, you would need at least 31,543 Dirham
(€2,887)
in Marbella
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
19,000 Dirham
in Agadir.