- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- United States
- Marrakech
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Marrakech, Morocco compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Marrakech (Morocco) is 45% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105 Dirham ($11) | $12 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 58 Dirham ($6) | $8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37 Dirham ($3.83) | $4.67 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham ($0.78) | $1.01 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Dirham ($2.22) | $3.59 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6.00 Dirham ($0.63) | $5.07 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 Dirham ($1.88) | $8 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Dirham ($1.84) | $4.46 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Dirham ($0.81) | $2.35 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Dirham ($1.83) | $1.88 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 Dirham ($10) | $14 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham ($1.28) | $2.65 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.29 Dirham ($0.45) | $3.04 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Marrakech (Morocco) is 62% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,439 Dirham ($569) | $2,100 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,143 Dirham ($329) | $1,683 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 740 Dirham ($77) | $188 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,000 Dirham ($732) | $1,183 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,559 Dirham ($268) | $994 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 250 Dirham ($26) | $154 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 394 Dirham ($41) | $76 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,500 Dirham ($575) | $336 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Dirham ($209) | $102 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 65 Dirham ($7) | $14 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 Dirham ($2.32) | $16 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Marrakech (Morocco) is 32% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 455 Dirham ($48) | $42 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 492 Dirham ($51) | $34 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 776 Dirham ($81) | $72 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 663 Dirham ($69) | $80 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Marrakech (Morocco) is 48% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,499 Dirham ($16,681) | $22,500 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham ($1.15) | $0.73 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 173 Dirham ($18) | $60 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 Dirham ($3.56) | $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 ($3.22) | $8 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $35 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 215 Dirham ($22) | $160 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 87 Dirham ($9) | $7 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 Dirham ($3.48) | $3.46 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Dirham ($3.66) | $5.18 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 Dirham ($1.42) | $3.38 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Dirham ($2.81) | $2.90 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118 Dirham ($12) | $21 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Marrakech (Morocco) is 41% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 220 Dirham ($23) | $46 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 Dirham ($5.40) | $25 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65 Dirham ($7) | $60 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 418 Dirham ($44) | $63 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 89 Dirham ($9) | $8 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Dirham ($2.08) | $4.04 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 Dirham ($4.64) | $5.00 | - 7% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,024 Dirham ($107) | $124 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Dirham ($0.10) | $0.15 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 360 Dirham ($38) | $66 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 36 Dirham ($3.79) | $10 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 382 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Marrakech (Morocco) is 50% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,600
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $3,290
(31,457 Dirham)
in Marrakech.
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