Cost of living in Meknes, Morocco vs Hong Kong
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Meknes (Morocco) is 55% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 Dirham (HK$43) | HK$78 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 58 Dirham (HK$51) | HK$38 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 24 Dirham (HK$21) | HK$46 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (HK$5.88) | HK$24 | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (HK$10) | HK$30 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.44 Dirham (HK$3.86) | HK$24 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38 Dirham (HK$33) | HK$94 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham (HK$10) | HK$27 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.06 Dirham (HK$4.40) | HK$18 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Dirham (HK$11) | HK$19 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 131 Dirham (HK$114) | HK$224 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (HK$10) | HK$16 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.06 Dirham (HK$3.52) | HK$20 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in Meknes (Morocco) is 84% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,058 Dirham (HK$3,527) | HK$43,153 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,264 Dirham (HK$1,968) | HK$31,134 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 598 Dirham (HK$520) | HK$1,823 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,915 Dirham (HK$2,534) | HK$23,448 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,637 Dirham (HK$1,423) | HK$15,124 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 398 Dirham (HK$346) | HK$1,047 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 229 Dirham (HK$199) | HK$144 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,861 Dirham (HK$3,356) | HK$5,368 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 720 Dirham (HK$626) | HK$1,164 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 160 Dirham (HK$139) | HK$70 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 Dirham (HK$40) | HK$93 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Meknes (Morocco) is 38% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 279 Dirham (HK$242) | HK$789 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 336 Dirham (HK$292) | HK$317 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 654 Dirham (HK$568) | HK$733 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 426 Dirham (HK$370) | HK$1,355 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Meknes (Morocco) is 60% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 163,139 Dirham (HK$141,801) | HK$241,909 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (HK$9) | HK$17 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 133 Dirham (HK$115) | HK$619 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 171 Dirham (HK$149) | HK$74 | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Meknes (Morocco) is 56% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Dirham (HK$32) | HK$56 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 61 Dirham (HK$53) | HK$128 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 192 Dirham (HK$167) | HK$441 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10 Dirham (HK$9) | HK$66 | - 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Dirham (HK$30) | HK$44 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 Dirham (HK$20) | HK$51 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Dirham (HK$8) | HK$18 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Dirham (HK$11) | HK$21 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Dirham (HK$26) | HK$262 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Meknes (Morocco) is 50% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 117 Dirham (HK$102) | HK$384 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 Dirham (HK$76) | HK$198 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Dirham (HK$174) | HK$1,020 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 215 Dirham (HK$187) | HK$956 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 Dirham (HK$36) | HK$103 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Dirham (HK$10) | HK$46 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 Dirham (HK$18) | HK$70 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 Dirham (HK$1,738) | HK$3,572 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Dirham (HK$4.35) | HK$1.08 | + 301% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 228 Dirham (HK$198) | HK$876 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (HK$28) | HK$62 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,422 prices entered by 165 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Meknes (Morocco) is 68% cheaper than in Hong Kong
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require HK$117,000 in Hong Kong you would need to make just about HK$37,636 (43,300 Dirham) in Meknes.
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