Cost of living in Marrakech, Morocco vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Marrakech (Morocco) is 6% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 Dirham (S/. 17) | S/. 24 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (S/. 22) | S/. 17 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 Dirham (S/. 12) | S/. 7 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (S/. 3.04) | S/. 4.20 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (S/. 4.97) | S/. 6 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.85 Dirham (S/. 2.40) | S/. 3.81 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35 Dirham (S/. 14) | S/. 13 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Dirham (S/. 4.97) | S/. 4.41 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.26 Dirham (S/. 2.16) | S/. 2.44 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 Dirham (S/. 11) | S/. 5.23 | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 74 Dirham (S/. 30) | S/. 43 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (S/. 4.79) | S/. 7 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.38 Dirham (S/. 2.21) | S/. 1.61 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Marrakech (Morocco) is 10% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,826 Dirham (S/. 3,208) | S/. 2,914 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,335 Dirham (S/. 1,367) | S/. 1,676 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 750 Dirham (S/. 307) | S/. 205 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,699 Dirham (S/. 1,926) | S/. 2,252 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,771 Dirham (S/. 1,136) | S/. 1,169 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 412 Dirham (S/. 169) | S/. 160 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 264 Dirham (S/. 108) | S/. 69 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,514 Dirham (S/. 1,850) | S/. 1,255 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,320 Dirham (S/. 541) | S/. 337 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 Dirham (S/. 17) | S/. 35 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Dirham (S/. 20) | S/. 18 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Marrakech (Morocco) is 45% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 453 Dirham (S/. 186) | S/. 155 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 369 Dirham (S/. 151) | S/. 89 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 731 Dirham (S/. 299) | S/. 249 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 720 Dirham (S/. 295) | S/. 248 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Marrakech (Morocco) is 22% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 188,951 Dirham (S/. 77,452) | S/. 66,001 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham (S/. 4.35) | S/. 3.77 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 156 Dirham (S/. 64) | S/. 127 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32 Dirham (S/. 13) | S/. 40 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Marrakech (Morocco) is 6% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 Dirham (S/. 13) | S/. 22 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 Dirham (S/. 31) | S/. 22 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 230 Dirham (S/. 94) | S/. 74 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 87 Dirham (S/. 36) | S/. 19 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Dirham (S/. 11) | S/. 13 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31 Dirham (S/. 13) | S/. 17 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Dirham (S/. 4.74) | S/. 4.64 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Dirham (S/. 10) | S/. 4.34 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Dirham (S/. 45) | S/. 43 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Marrakech (Morocco) is 37% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214 Dirham (S/. 88) | S/. 36 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 103 Dirham (S/. 42) | S/. 33 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Dirham (S/. 164) | S/. 90 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 278 Dirham (S/. 114) | S/. 107 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 90 Dirham (S/. 37) | S/. 26 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 Dirham (S/. 8) | S/. 13 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Dirham (S/. 16) | S/. 8 | + 107% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,750 Dirham (S/. 3,997) | S/. 1,819 | + 120% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.79 Dirham (S/. 0.73) | S/. 0.61 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 226 Dirham (S/. 93) | S/. 163 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham (S/. 14) | S/. 16 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,038 prices entered by 276 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Marrakech (Morocco) is 6% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 9,223 (22,499 Dirham) in Marrakech to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 8,700 in Lima.
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