Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 22% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco)
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Food | + 41% | |||
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Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 41% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Bucharest | Marrakech | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (102 Dirham) | 58 Dirham | + 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (69 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (30 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (18 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 138% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (32 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 171% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (23 Dirham) | 5.87 Dirham | + 292% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 lei (54 Dirham) | 49 Dirham | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.45 lei (12 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.57 lei (10 Dirham) | 5.82 Dirham | + 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.42 lei (12 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (63 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (21 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 81% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.50 lei (8 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 10% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 14% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Bucharest | Marrakech | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,952 lei (8,696 Dirham) | 5,796 Dirham | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,397 lei (5,274 Dirham) | 3,667 Dirham | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 681 lei (1,499 Dirham) | 889 Dirham | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,249 lei (4,949 Dirham) | 5,282 Dirham | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,612 lei (3,548 Dirham) | 3,510 Dirham | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336 lei (739 Dirham) | 511 Dirham | + 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (78 Dirham) | 229 Dirham | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,402 lei (3,085 Dirham) | 4,257 Dirham | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (1,306 Dirham) | 1,452 Dirham | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 lei (100 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 132% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (98 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 83% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 30% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 333 lei (732 Dirham) | 455 Dirham | + 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 192 lei (423 Dirham) | 361 Dirham | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 389 lei (856 Dirham) | 658 Dirham | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 422 lei (928 Dirham) | 739 Dirham | + 26% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 32% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,205 lei (253,531 Dirham) | 179,906 Dirham | + 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (15 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (200 Dirham) | 164 Dirham | + 22% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 lei (59 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 77% | |
Personal Care | + 40% | |||
Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 40% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (63 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 133% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (69 Dirham) | 117 Dirham | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 251 lei (552 Dirham) | 186 Dirham | + 197% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (52 Dirham) | 87 Dirham | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (36 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (52 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 87% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (16 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (37 Dirham) | 24 Dirham | + 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (131 Dirham) | 93 Dirham | + 40% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Bucharest | Marrakech | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 lei (300 Dirham) | 203 Dirham | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (142 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 lei (375 Dirham) | 723 Dirham | - 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 197 lei (434 Dirham) | 472 Dirham | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 lei (74 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | - 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (28 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (27 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,935 lei (8,660 Dirham) | 7,947 Dirham | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (1.03 Dirham) | 1.79 Dirham | - 42% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 198 lei (436 Dirham) | 335 Dirham | + 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (53 Dirham) | 36 Dirham | + 49% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 432 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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