Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 63% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco)
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Food | + 88% | |||
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Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 88% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Monterrey | Marrakech | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 254 (151 Dirham) | 58 Dirham | + 159% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 142 (84 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | + 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 76 (45 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (17 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 125% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (27 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 123% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 32 (19 Dirham) | 5.87 Dirham | + 227% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 119 (71 Dirham) | 49 Dirham | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 56 (33 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 183% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 42 (25 Dirham) | 5.82 Dirham | + 331% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (15 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 261 (156 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | + 72% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 32 (19 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 (11 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 56% | |
Housing | + 105% | |||
Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 105% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 31,597 (18,804 Dirham) | 5,796 Dirham | + 224% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 18,229 (10,848 Dirham) | 3,667 Dirham | + 196% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,222 (727 Dirham) | 889 Dirham | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 20,914 (12,446 Dirham) | 5,282 Dirham | + 136% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 11,261 (6,702 Dirham) | 3,510 Dirham | + 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 933 (555 Dirham) | 511 Dirham | + 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 493 (293 Dirham) | 229 Dirham | + 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,774 (3,436 Dirham) | 4,257 Dirham | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,603 (1,549 Dirham) | 1,452 Dirham | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 112 (67 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 86 (51 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | - 4% | |
Clothes | + 35% | |||
Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 35% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,069 (636 Dirham) | 455 Dirham | + 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 769 (458 Dirham) | 361 Dirham | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,782 (1,061 Dirham) | 658 Dirham | + 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,685 (1,003 Dirham) | 739 Dirham | + 36% | |
Transportation | + 61% | |||
Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 61% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 475,152 (282,772 Dirham) | 179,906 Dirham | + 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (14 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 508 (302 Dirham) | 164 Dirham | + 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 90 (54 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 63% | |
Personal Care | + 65% | |||
Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 65% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 104 (62 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 128% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 375 (223 Dirham) | 117 Dirham | + 91% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 684 (407 Dirham) | 186 Dirham | + 119% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (48 Dirham) | 87 Dirham | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 62 (37 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 83 (50 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 78% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 47 (28 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 171% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (19 Dirham) | 24 Dirham | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 209 (124 Dirham) | 93 Dirham | + 33% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 7% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Monterrey | Marrakech | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 381 (227 Dirham) | 203 Dirham | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 185 (110 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 909 (541 Dirham) | 723 Dirham | - 25% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 830 (494 Dirham) | 472 Dirham | + 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 168 (100 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 75 (44 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 54 (32 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | - 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,356 (7,353 Dirham) | 7,947 Dirham | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.03 (1.80 Dirham) | 1.79 Dirham | + 1% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 971 (578 Dirham) | 335 Dirham | + 73% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 (44 Dirham) | 36 Dirham | + 23% | |
TOTAL | + 63% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 499 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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