Cost of living in Marrakech (Morocco) is 18% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Marrakech (Morocco) is 30% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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Marrakech | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 Dirham (ARS $4,937) | ARS $9,903 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 Dirham (ARS $4,310) | ARS $6,709 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Dirham (ARS $2,327) | ARS $2,652 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (ARS $633) | ARS $1,075 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (ARS $1,016) | ARS $2,052 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.87 Dirham (ARS $497) | ARS $1,027 | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Dirham (ARS $4,140) | ARS $4,300 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Dirham (ARS $996) | ARS $1,788 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.82 Dirham (ARS $492) | ARS $929 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Dirham (ARS $1,787) | ARS $1,165 | + 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 Dirham (ARS $7,660) | ARS $4,780 | + 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (ARS $981) | ARS $2,230 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Dirham (ARS $593) | ARS $586 | + 1% | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Marrakech (Morocco) is 10% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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Marrakech | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,796 Dirham (ARS $490,579) | ARS $812,666 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,667 Dirham (ARS $310,388) | ARS $497,385 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 889 Dirham (ARS $75,239) | ARS $30,600 | + 146% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,282 Dirham (ARS $447,098) | ARS $421,384 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,510 Dirham (ARS $297,070) | ARS $296,473 | + 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 511 Dirham (ARS $43,242) | ARS $35,054 | + 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 229 Dirham (ARS $19,365) | ARS $14,603 | + 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,257 Dirham (ARS $360,297) | ARS $333,899 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,452 Dirham (ARS $122,876) | ARS $191,951 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 Dirham (ARS $3,636) | ARS $5,990 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 Dirham (ARS $4,528) | ARS $4,400 | + 3% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Marrakech (Morocco) is 40% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 455 Dirham (ARS $38,507) | ARS $82,409 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 361 Dirham (ARS $30,556) | ARS $44,080 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 658 Dirham (ARS $55,696) | ARS $109,959 | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 739 Dirham (ARS $62,587) | ARS $94,935 | - 34% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Marrakech (Morocco) is 28% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 179,906 Dirham (ARS $15,227,563) | ARS $23,446,100 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham (ARS $941) | ARS $871 | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 164 Dirham (ARS $13,882) | ARS $20,610 | - 33% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 33 Dirham (ARS $2,795) | ARS $6,499 | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Marrakech (Morocco) is 27% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 Dirham (ARS $2,291) | ARS $4,500 | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 117 Dirham (ARS $9,912) | ARS $10,772 | - 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 186 Dirham (ARS $15,725) | ARS $27,742 | - 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 87 Dirham (ARS $7,374) | ARS $7,497 | - 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 Dirham (ARS $2,581) | ARS $2,264 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 Dirham (ARS $2,359) | ARS $4,076 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dirham (ARS $867) | ARS $3,152 | - 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 24 Dirham (ARS $1,994) | ARS $2,462 | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93 Dirham (ARS $7,897) | ARS $5,780 | + 37% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Marrakech (Morocco) is 25% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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Marrakech | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 203 Dirham (ARS $17,141) | ARS $20,624 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 100 Dirham (ARS $8,497) | ARS $7,536 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 723 Dirham (ARS $61,205) | ARS $17,327 | + 253% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 472 Dirham (ARS $39,967) | ARS $28,697 | + 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 107 Dirham (ARS $9,044) | ARS $6,704 | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Dirham (ARS $2,536) | ARS $2,546 | - 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39 Dirham (ARS $3,275) | ARS $3,398 | - 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,947 Dirham (ARS $672,617) | ARS $278,544 | + 141% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.79 Dirham (ARS $151) | ARS $154 | - 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 335 Dirham (ARS $28,341) | ARS $28,519 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 Dirham (ARS $3,015) | ARS $2,014 | + 50% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,237 prices entered by 403 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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