- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- United States
- Marrakech
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Marrakech, Morocco compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Marrakech (Morocco) is 44% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105 Dirham ($11) | $12 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 58 Dirham ($6) | $8 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37 Dirham ($3.93) | $4.67 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham ($0.80) | $1.01 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Dirham ($2.28) | $3.59 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6.00 Dirham ($0.64) | $5.41 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 Dirham ($1.93) | $8 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Dirham ($1.89) | $4.46 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Dirham ($0.83) | $2.35 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Dirham ($1.87) | $1.88 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 Dirham ($10) | $14 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham ($1.31) | $2.65 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.50 Dirham ($0.48) | $3.04 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Marrakech (Morocco) is 61% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,439 Dirham ($584) | $2,100 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,143 Dirham ($337) | $1,683 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 740 Dirham ($79) | $188 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,000 Dirham ($751) | $1,183 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,559 Dirham ($275) | $994 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 250 Dirham ($27) | $171 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 394 Dirham ($42) | $76 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,500 Dirham ($590) | $336 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Dirham ($215) | $102 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 65 Dirham ($7) | $14 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 Dirham ($2.38) | $16 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Marrakech (Morocco) is 35% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 455 Dirham ($49) | $42 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 492 Dirham ($53) | $34 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 776 Dirham ($83) | $72 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 663 Dirham ($71) | $80 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Marrakech (Morocco) is 46% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 156,667 Dirham ($16,813) | $22,500 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham ($1.18) | $0.69 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 177 Dirham ($19) | $60 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 Dirham ($3.66) | $16 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Marrakech (Morocco) is 58% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 Dirham ($3.30) | $8 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $35 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 215 Dirham ($23) | $160 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 87 Dirham ($9) | $7 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 Dirham ($3.57) | $3.46 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Dirham ($3.76) | $5.18 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 Dirham ($1.46) | $3.38 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Dirham ($2.88) | $2.90 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118 Dirham ($13) | $21 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Marrakech (Morocco) is 36% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 220 Dirham ($24) | $46 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 Dirham ($5.54) | $25 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65 Dirham ($7) | $60 | - 88% | |
| 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) | $8 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Dirham ($2.14) | $4.04 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 Dirham ($4.76) | $5.00 | - 5% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $412 | - | |
| 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 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 36 Dirham ($3.89) | $10 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 393 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Marrakech (Morocco) is 49% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$5,700
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $2,933
(27,329 Dirham)
in Marrakech.
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