Cost of living in Marrakech (Morocco) is 22% cheaper than in Lima (Peru)
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Marrakech (Morocco) is 21% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
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Marrakech | Lima | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 Dirham (S/. 21) | S/. 25 | - 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 Dirham (S/. 19) | S/. 21 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Dirham (S/. 10) | S/. 9 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (S/. 2.73) | S/. 5.16 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (S/. 4.38) | S/. 12 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.87 Dirham (S/. 2.15) | S/. 4.92 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Dirham (S/. 18) | S/. 17 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Dirham (S/. 4.30) | S/. 5.61 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.82 Dirham (S/. 2.12) | S/. 3.96 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Dirham (S/. 8) | S/. 6 | + 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 Dirham (S/. 33) | S/. 42 | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (S/. 4.23) | S/. 9 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Dirham (S/. 2.56) | S/. 2.64 | - 3% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Marrakech (Morocco) is 23% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
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Marrakech | Lima | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,796 Dirham (S/. 2,117) | S/. 3,386 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,667 Dirham (S/. 1,340) | S/. 2,116 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 889 Dirham (S/. 325) | S/. 236 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,282 Dirham (S/. 1,930) | S/. 2,492 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,510 Dirham (S/. 1,282) | S/. 1,674 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 511 Dirham (S/. 187) | S/. 178 | + 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 229 Dirham (S/. 84) | S/. 85 | - 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,257 Dirham (S/. 1,555) | S/. 1,338 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,452 Dirham (S/. 530) | S/. 517 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 Dirham (S/. 16) | S/. 43 | - 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 Dirham (S/. 20) | S/. 29 | - 33% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Marrakech (Morocco) is 10% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 455 Dirham (S/. 166) | S/. 155 | + 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 361 Dirham (S/. 132) | S/. 111 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 658 Dirham (S/. 240) | S/. 272 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 739 Dirham (S/. 270) | S/. 260 | + 4% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Marrakech (Morocco) is 43% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 179,906 Dirham (S/. 65,723) | S/. 64,559 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham (S/. 4.06) | S/. 4.88 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 164 Dirham (S/. 60) | S/. 153 | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 33 Dirham (S/. 12) | S/. 39 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Marrakech (Morocco) is 22% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 Dirham (S/. 10) | S/. 20 | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 117 Dirham (S/. 43) | S/. 25 | + 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 186 Dirham (S/. 68) | S/. 106 | - 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 87 Dirham (S/. 32) | S/. 27 | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 Dirham (S/. 11) | S/. 18 | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 Dirham (S/. 10) | S/. 19 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dirham (S/. 3.74) | S/. 6 | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 24 Dirham (S/. 9) | S/. 7 | + 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93 Dirham (S/. 34) | S/. 41 | - 16% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Marrakech (Morocco) is 10% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
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Marrakech | Lima | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 203 Dirham (S/. 74) | S/. 61 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 100 Dirham (S/. 37) | S/. 45 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 723 Dirham (S/. 264) | S/. 112 | + 135% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 472 Dirham (S/. 172) | S/. 143 | + 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 107 Dirham (S/. 39) | S/. 38 | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Dirham (S/. 11) | S/. 16 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39 Dirham (S/. 14) | S/. 10 | + 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,947 Dirham (S/. 2,903) | S/. 3,055 | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.79 Dirham (S/. 0.65) | S/. 0.39 | + 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 335 Dirham (S/. 122) | S/. 151 | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 Dirham (S/. 13) | S/. 18 | - 27% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |
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These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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