Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 123% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco)
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Food | + 159% | |||
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Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 159% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Brussels | Marrakech | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (211 Dirham) | 58 Dirham | + 261% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (120 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | + 137% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.41 (59 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 116% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (15 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 105% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.38 (48 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 299% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 (30 Dirham) | 5.87 Dirham | + 417% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (77 Dirham) | 49 Dirham | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 (27 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 133% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (21 Dirham) | 5.82 Dirham | + 253% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.35 (26 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | + 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (89 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.90 (32 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 174% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.31 (25 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 262% | |
Housing | + 173% | |||
Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 173% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,837 (20,115 Dirham) | 5,796 Dirham | + 247% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,467 (16,070 Dirham) | 3,667 Dirham | + 338% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €286 (3,132 Dirham) | 889 Dirham | + 252% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,057 (11,577 Dirham) | 5,282 Dirham | + 119% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €872 (9,546 Dirham) | 3,510 Dirham | + 172% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €117 (1,280 Dirham) | 511 Dirham | + 151% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (545 Dirham) | 229 Dirham | + 138% | |
40” flat screen tv | €438 (4,798 Dirham) | 4,257 Dirham | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (1,370 Dirham) | 1,452 Dirham | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (105 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 143% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (114 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 113% | |
Clothes | + 59% | |||
Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 59% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (1,016 Dirham) | 455 Dirham | + 123% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (443 Dirham) | 361 Dirham | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (1,138 Dirham) | 658 Dirham | + 73% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (1,391 Dirham) | 739 Dirham | + 88% | |
Transportation | + 159% | |||
Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 159% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 (340,847 Dirham) | 179,906 Dirham | + 89% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 (19 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (538 Dirham) | 164 Dirham | + 228% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (242 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 633% | |
Personal Care | + 60% | |||
Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 60% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (86 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 219% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (69 Dirham) | 117 Dirham | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (406 Dirham) | 186 Dirham | + 119% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 (52 Dirham) | 87 Dirham | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 (51 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (48 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (20 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 96% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (29 Dirham) | 24 Dirham | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (301 Dirham) | 93 Dirham | + 223% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 41% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (504 Dirham) | 203 Dirham | + 149% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (282 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | + 181% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (638 Dirham) | 723 Dirham | - 12% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (927 Dirham) | 472 Dirham | + 96% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (110 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (40 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (55 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (4,679 Dirham) | 7,947 Dirham | - 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (2.34 Dirham) | 1.79 Dirham | + 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (324 Dirham) | 335 Dirham | - 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (88 Dirham) | 36 Dirham | + 148% | |
TOTAL | + 123% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 270 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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