- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Kazakhstan
- El Jadida
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Jadida, Morocco compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
Food | + 30% | |||
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Food in El Jadida (Morocco) is 30% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 88 Dirham (3,167 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 37 Dirham (1,315 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 23 Dirham (837 KZT) | 737 KZT | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (263 KZT) | 318 KZT | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 Dirham (452 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 Dirham (179 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 43 Dirham (1,554 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Dirham (550 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Dirham (287 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Dirham (514 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 210% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 Dirham (3,227 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 115% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 Dirham (406 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00 Dirham (179 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 49% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in El Jadida (Morocco) is 8% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,050 Dirham (109,349 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,500 Dirham (89,630 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 567 Dirham (20,316 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,000 Dirham (143,409 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,000 Dirham (107,556 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 Dirham (17,926 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | + 15% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 160 Dirham (5,724 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | + 10% | |
40” flat screen TV | 7,000 Dirham (250,965 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | + 76% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,400 Dirham (86,045 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | + 135% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 Dirham (1,524 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 Dirham (1,434 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 59% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in El Jadida (Morocco) is 5% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 417 Dirham (14,938 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 433 Dirham (15,536 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 483 Dirham (17,329 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 467 Dirham (16,731 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 43% | |
Transportation | + 42% | |||
Transportation in El Jadida (Morocco) is 42% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 216,667 Dirham (7,767,980 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 116% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Dirham (416 KZT) | 154 KZT | + 171% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Dirham (3,585 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,692 KZT | - | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in El Jadida (Morocco) is 25% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33 Dirham (1,195 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 180 Dirham (6,453 KZT) | 1,861 KZT | + 247% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Dirham (7,170 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | + 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25 Dirham (896 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Dirham (986 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 Dirham (735 KZT) | 839 KZT | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Dirham (454 KZT) | 421 KZT | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11 Dirham (382 KZT) | 423 KZT | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35 Dirham (1,255 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | - 62% | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in El Jadida (Morocco) is 48% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 325 Dirham (11,652 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 60 Dirham (2,151 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 11,167 KZT | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 350 Dirham (12,548 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Dirham (2,510 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | + 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 Dirham (466 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Dirham (1,344 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 348% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 208,595 KZT | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.07 Dirham (146 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 977% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 233 Dirham (8,365 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 44% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 127 Dirham (4,541 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 1717% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
35.852
KZT
/
MAD
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Cost of living in El Jadida (Morocco) is 23% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 563,720 KZT
(15,723 Dirham)
in El Jadida
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
459,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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