- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- United States
- Marrakech
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Marrakech, Morocco compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Marrakech (Morocco) is 50% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 93 Dirham ($10) | $12 | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 57 Dirham ($6) | $8 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32 Dirham ($3.44) | $5.26 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham ($0.76) | $0.99 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham ($1.35) | $3.59 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Dirham ($0.74) | $5.70 | - 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 Dirham ($3.10) | $8 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Dirham ($1.36) | $4.01 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Dirham ($0.88) | $2.45 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Dirham ($1.99) | $1.88 | + 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 Dirham ($10) | $14 | - 24% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 Dirham ($1.24) | $2.76 | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.87 Dirham ($0.53) | $2.61 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Marrakech (Morocco) is 52% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,733 Dirham ($728) | $2,100 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,338 Dirham ($469) | $1,683 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 825 Dirham ($89) | $295 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,831 Dirham ($738) | $1,183 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,657 Dirham ($936) | $994 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 375 Dirham ($41) | $168 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 330 Dirham ($36) | $76 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen TV | 5,333 Dirham ($576) | $377 | + 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Dirham ($216) | $103 | + 110% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 Dirham ($5.58) | $16 | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 75 Dirham ($8) | $16 | - 48% | |
Clothes | + 38% | |||
Clothes in Marrakech (Morocco) is 38% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 455 Dirham ($49) | $42 | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 492 Dirham ($53) | $34 | + 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 776 Dirham ($84) | $72 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 663 Dirham ($72) | $80 | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Marrakech (Morocco) is 43% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 177,500 Dirham ($19,184) | $22,500 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham ($1.19) | $0.77 | + 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 177 Dirham ($19) | $60 | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47 Dirham ($5.12) | $18 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 60% | |||
Personal Care in Marrakech (Morocco) is 60% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 Dirham ($3.33) | $7 | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $31 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 213 Dirham ($23) | $170 | - 86% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 87 Dirham ($9) | $7 | + 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 Dirham ($3.59) | $3.18 | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Dirham ($3.78) | $4.59 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Dirham ($1.29) | $3.63 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 27 Dirham ($2.90) | $2.39 | + 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 130 Dirham ($14) | $17 | - 16% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Marrakech (Morocco) is 37% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 231 Dirham ($25) | $49 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 52 Dirham ($5.58) | $25 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65 Dirham ($7) | $75 | - 91% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 418 Dirham ($45) | $63 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 89 Dirham ($10) | $9 | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Dirham ($2.15) | $4.04 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 Dirham ($4.79) | $5.00 | - 4% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Dirham ($0.11) | $0.15 | - 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 360 Dirham ($39) | $66 | - 41% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham ($3.59) | $10 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 46% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Marrakech (Morocco) is 46% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$5,800
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $3,126
(28,926 Dirham)
in Marrakech.
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