Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 63% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco)
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Food | + 97% | |||
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Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 97% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Mexico City | Marrakech | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 266 (158 Dirham) | 58 Dirham | + 171% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 157 (93 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | + 83% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (42 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 29 (17 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 127% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 55 (33 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 173% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (16 Dirham) | 5.87 Dirham | + 180% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 100 (59 Dirham) | 49 Dirham | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (30 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 151% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 36 (21 Dirham) | 5.82 Dirham | + 266% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 31 (18 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 285 (170 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | + 87% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (21 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 78% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 23 (14 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 95% | |
Housing | + 101% | |||
Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 101% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 31,548 (18,775 Dirham) | 5,796 Dirham | + 224% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 16,258 (9,676 Dirham) | 3,667 Dirham | + 164% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,108 (659 Dirham) | 889 Dirham | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 21,912 (13,040 Dirham) | 5,282 Dirham | + 147% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 10,670 (6,350 Dirham) | 3,510 Dirham | + 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 701 (417 Dirham) | 511 Dirham | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 418 (248 Dirham) | 229 Dirham | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,599 (4,522 Dirham) | 4,257 Dirham | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,813 (1,674 Dirham) | 1,452 Dirham | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 141 (84 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 96% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 96 (57 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 7% | |
Clothes | + 36% | |||
Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 36% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,027 (611 Dirham) | 455 Dirham | + 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 816 (485 Dirham) | 361 Dirham | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,797 (1,070 Dirham) | 658 Dirham | + 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,379 (821 Dirham) | 739 Dirham | + 11% | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 44% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 338,480 (201,436 Dirham) | 179,906 Dirham | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (14 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 460 (274 Dirham) | 164 Dirham | + 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 163 (97 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 194% | |
Personal Care | + 61% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 61% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 115 (68 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 153% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 273 (163 Dirham) | 117 Dirham | + 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 838 (499 Dirham) | 186 Dirham | + 169% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 67 (40 Dirham) | 87 Dirham | - 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (38 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (38 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 44 (26 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 153% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (21 Dirham) | 24 Dirham | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 332 (198 Dirham) | 93 Dirham | + 112% | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 23% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Mexico City | Marrakech | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 403 (240 Dirham) | 203 Dirham | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 178 (106 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,337 (796 Dirham) | 723 Dirham | + 10% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,172 (698 Dirham) | 472 Dirham | + 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 204 (121 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | + 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (49 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (28 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | - 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,975 (7,721 Dirham) | 7,947 Dirham | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.46 (2.06 Dirham) | 1.79 Dirham | + 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,182 (704 Dirham) | 335 Dirham | + 110% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 (44 Dirham) | 36 Dirham | + 23% | |
TOTAL | + 63% |
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These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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