- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Malaysia
- Meknes
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Meknes, Morocco compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Meknes (Morocco) is 17% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 Dirham (RM17) | RM17 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 67 Dirham (RM28) | RM11 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 Dirham (RM8) | RM8 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (RM2.74) | RM6 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (RM5.05) | RM5.25 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.25 Dirham (RM1.79) | RM3.66 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 Dirham (RM17) | RM34 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham (RM4.53) | RM10 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.50 Dirham (RM2.32) | RM3.20 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Dirham (RM4.91) | RM12 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 145 Dirham (RM61) | RM58 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 Dirham (RM4.77) | RM3.00 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.33 Dirham (RM1.82) | RM4.00 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Meknes (Morocco) is 3% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,700 Dirham (RM1,557) | RM1,135 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,775 Dirham (RM1,168) | RM525 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 498 Dirham (RM210) | RM165 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,711 Dirham (RM1,141) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,592 Dirham (RM670) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 325 Dirham (RM137) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 247 Dirham (RM104) | RM136 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,667 Dirham (RM1,964) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 643 Dirham (RM271) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 Dirham (RM7) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Meknes (Morocco) is 1% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 425 Dirham (RM179) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 345 Dirham (RM145) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 588 Dirham (RM247) | RM212 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 405 Dirham (RM170) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Meknes (Morocco) is 7% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,333 Dirham (RM70,858) | RM109,250 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Dirham (RM4.00) | RM1.96 | + 104% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 155 Dirham (RM65) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Meknes (Morocco) is 6% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 Dirham (RM7) | RM16 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | RM30 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | RM8 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Dirham (RM3.37) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Dirham (RM5.05) | RM8 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 Dirham (RM11) | RM14 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Meknes (Morocco) is 53% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 109 Dirham (RM46) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 93 Dirham (RM39) | RM23 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Dirham (RM84) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 238 Dirham (RM100) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Dirham (RM6) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 Dirham (RM4.57) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18 Dirham (RM7) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Dirham (RM2.10) | RM0.24 | + 777% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 534 Dirham (RM225) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 34 Dirham (RM14) | RM13 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 44 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Meknes (Morocco) is about the same as in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM3,825
(9,087 Dirham)
in Meknes
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,700
in Alor Star.
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