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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Marrakech (Morocco) is 50% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 Dirham ($4.50) | $14 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 54 Dirham ($5.59) | $8 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 31 Dirham ($3.20) | $4.00 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham ($0.77) | $1.03 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham ($1.29) | $3.18 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.52 Dirham ($0.57) | $4.28 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35 Dirham ($3.64) | $6 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Dirham ($1.29) | $3.43 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.19 Dirham ($0.54) | $1.33 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 Dirham ($2.96) | $2.55 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 74 Dirham ($8) | $15 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham ($1.26) | $1.85 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.26 Dirham ($0.55) | $1.55 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Marrakech (Morocco) is 64% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,790 Dirham ($811) | $2,414 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,260 Dirham ($340) | $1,904 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 802 Dirham ($84) | $133 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,378 Dirham ($456) | $1,578 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,793 Dirham ($291) | $1,153 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 492 Dirham ($51) | $76 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 285 Dirham ($30) | $44 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,944 Dirham ($515) | $303 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,561 Dirham ($163) | $92 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47 Dirham ($4.89) | $12 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 75 Dirham ($8) | $25 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Marrakech (Morocco) is 6% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 471 Dirham ($49) | $44 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 377 Dirham ($39) | $41 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 754 Dirham ($79) | $87 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 749 Dirham ($78) | $107 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Marrakech (Morocco) is 55% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 183,080 Dirham ($19,068) | $21,415 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham ($1.10) | $1.00 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 159 Dirham ($17) | $75 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 54 Dirham ($5.60) | $19 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Marrakech (Morocco) is 42% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 Dirham ($2.81) | $7 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 Dirham ($8) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 224 Dirham ($23) | $76 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 87 Dirham ($9) | $7 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Dirham ($3.23) | $3.34 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31 Dirham ($3.26) | $5.36 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Dirham ($1.24) | $3.73 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Dirham ($2.60) | $1.57 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 105 Dirham ($11) | $19 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Marrakech (Morocco) is 63% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 224 Dirham ($23) | $46 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 97 Dirham ($10) | $26 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Dirham ($42) | $146 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 276 Dirham ($29) | $78 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 94 Dirham ($10) | $11 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 Dirham ($1.96) | $4.66 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Dirham ($4.12) | $5.51 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 6,000 Dirham ($625) | $431 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.91 Dirham ($0.20) | $1.47 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 229 Dirham ($24) | $43 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham ($3.48) | $9 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 341 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2019.
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Cost of living in Marrakech (Morocco) is 57% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,300 in Long Beach, California you would need to make just about $3,156 (30,304 Dirham) in Marrakech.
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