Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 158% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco)
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Food | + 152% | |||
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Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 152% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Marrakech | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (182 Dirham) | 58 Dirham | + 212% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (102 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | + 100% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.57 (56 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 104% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (10 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 29% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.97 (40 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 233% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.92 (29 Dirham) | 5.87 Dirham | + 399% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (65 Dirham) | 49 Dirham | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (45 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 283% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.47 (25 Dirham) | 5.82 Dirham | + 326% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (24 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | + 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (152 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | + 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.78 (28 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 141% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.02 (30 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 333% | |
Housing | + 275% | |||
Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 275% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,323 (33,391 Dirham) | 5,796 Dirham | + 476% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,147 (21,567 Dirham) | 3,667 Dirham | + 488% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $217 (2,177 Dirham) | 889 Dirham | + 145% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,633 (16,412 Dirham) | 5,282 Dirham | + 211% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,306 (13,119 Dirham) | 3,510 Dirham | + 274% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (1,486 Dirham) | 511 Dirham | + 191% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (680 Dirham) | 229 Dirham | + 197% | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (2,532 Dirham) | 4,257 Dirham | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $83 (838 Dirham) | 1,452 Dirham | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (112 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 161% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (204 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 282% | |
Clothes | + 48% | |||
Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (552 Dirham) | 455 Dirham | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (529 Dirham) | 361 Dirham | + 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (1,054 Dirham) | 658 Dirham | + 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (1,478 Dirham) | 739 Dirham | + 100% | |
Transportation | + 165% | |||
Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 165% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,191 (283,246 Dirham) | 179,906 Dirham | + 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (8 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (702 Dirham) | 164 Dirham | + 328% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (250 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 656% | |
Personal Care | + 122% | |||
Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (72 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 165% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (203 Dirham) | 117 Dirham | + 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (1,039 Dirham) | 186 Dirham | + 459% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (78 Dirham) | 87 Dirham | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (38 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (54 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 95% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.99 (40 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 291% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.02 (20 Dirham) | 24 Dirham | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (249 Dirham) | 93 Dirham | + 167% | |
Entertainment | + 77% | |||
Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (597 Dirham) | 203 Dirham | + 195% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (296 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | + 195% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 (1,893 Dirham) | 723 Dirham | + 162% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (835 Dirham) | 472 Dirham | + 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (138 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | + 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (56 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (73 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 89% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $266 (2,676 Dirham) | 7,947 Dirham | - 66% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.46 (4.62 Dirham) | 1.79 Dirham | + 158% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (478 Dirham) | 335 Dirham | + 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (85 Dirham) | 36 Dirham | + 138% | |
TOTAL | + 158% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 526 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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