- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- United States
- El Jadida
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Jadida, Morocco compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in El Jadida (Morocco) is 44% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 88 Dirham ($10) | $13 | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 37 Dirham ($4.01) | $7 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 23 Dirham ($2.55) | $4.41 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham ($0.80) | $0.85 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 Dirham ($1.38) | $2.58 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 Dirham ($0.55) | $3.45 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 43 Dirham ($4.74) | $5.74 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Dirham ($1.68) | $3.12 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Dirham ($0.87) | $1.64 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Dirham ($1.57) | $2.75 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 Dirham ($10) | $13 | - 24% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 Dirham ($1.24) | $1.83 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00 Dirham ($0.55) | $1.55 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in El Jadida (Morocco) is 52% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,050 Dirham ($333) | $1,022 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,500 Dirham ($273) | $769 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 567 Dirham ($62) | $158 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,000 Dirham ($437) | $885 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,000 Dirham ($328) | $563 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 Dirham ($55) | $99 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 160 Dirham ($17) | $32 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen TV | 7,000 Dirham ($765) | $356 | + 115% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,400 Dirham ($262) | $85 | + 210% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 Dirham ($4.65) | $8 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 Dirham ($4.37) | $15 | - 70% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in El Jadida (Morocco) is 13% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 417 Dirham ($46) | $38 | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 433 Dirham ($47) | $36 | + 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 483 Dirham ($53) | $70 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 467 Dirham ($51) | $95 | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in El Jadida (Morocco) is 26% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 216,667 Dirham ($23,682) | $22,205 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Dirham ($1.27) | $0.61 | + 107% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Dirham ($11) | $43 | - 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in El Jadida (Morocco) is 40% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33 Dirham ($3.64) | $6 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 180 Dirham ($20) | $11 | + 77% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Dirham ($22) | $61 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25 Dirham ($2.73) | $7 | - 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Dirham ($3.01) | $3.06 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 Dirham ($2.24) | $4.18 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Dirham ($1.38) | $3.23 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11 Dirham ($1.17) | $1.43 | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35 Dirham ($3.83) | $16 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in El Jadida (Morocco) is 16% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 325 Dirham ($36) | $32 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 60 Dirham ($7) | $19 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $139 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 350 Dirham ($38) | $66 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Dirham ($8) | $7 | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 Dirham ($1.42) | $4.41 | - 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Dirham ($4.10) | $5.01 | - 18% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $433 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.07 Dirham ($0.44) | $0.56 | - 21% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 233 Dirham ($26) | $46 | - 45% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 127 Dirham ($14) | $6 | + 123% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.10930
USD
/
MAD
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Cost of living in El Jadida (Morocco) is 35% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,200
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,093
(19,150 Dirham)
in El Jadida.
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