Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 282% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco)
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Food | + 196% | |||
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Food in New York City (United States) is 196% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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New York City | Marrakech | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (195 Dirham) | 58 Dirham | + 234% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (117 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | + 129% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (63 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 130% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.33 (13 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 79% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.53 (56 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 363% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (62 Dirham) | 5.87 Dirham | + 953% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (76 Dirham) | 49 Dirham | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.26 (43 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 264% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.08 (21 Dirham) | 5.82 Dirham | + 259% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (33 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | + 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (197 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | + 117% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.98 (30 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 158% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.94 (30 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 322% | |
Housing | + 481% | |||
Housing in New York City (United States) is 481% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,942 (49,650 Dirham) | 5,796 Dirham | + 757% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,216 (32,309 Dirham) | 3,667 Dirham | + 781% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (1,674 Dirham) | 889 Dirham | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,913 (39,312 Dirham) | 5,282 Dirham | + 644% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,452 (24,638 Dirham) | 3,510 Dirham | + 602% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (1,070 Dirham) | 511 Dirham | + 109% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (625 Dirham) | 229 Dirham | + 173% | |
40” flat screen tv | $331 (3,327 Dirham) | 4,257 Dirham | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (1,253 Dirham) | 1,452 Dirham | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (158 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 269% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (263 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 391% | |
Clothes | + 71% | |||
Clothes in New York City (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (673 Dirham) | 455 Dirham | + 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $63 (630 Dirham) | 361 Dirham | + 74% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $117 (1,174 Dirham) | 658 Dirham | + 78% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (1,477 Dirham) | 739 Dirham | + 100% | |
Transportation | + 343% | |||
Transportation in New York City (United States) is 343% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,697 (278,288 Dirham) | 179,906 Dirham | + 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (10 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $137 (1,376 Dirham) | 164 Dirham | + 739% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $34 (342 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 936% | |
Personal Care | + 173% | |||
Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 173% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (84 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 211% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (211 Dirham) | 117 Dirham | + 80% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (1,113 Dirham) | 186 Dirham | + 499% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (102 Dirham) | 87 Dirham | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.87 (49 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (75 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 168% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (68 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 566% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (25 Dirham) | 24 Dirham | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (326 Dirham) | 93 Dirham | + 250% | |
Entertainment | + 179% | |||
Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 179% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (675 Dirham) | 203 Dirham | + 233% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $35 (348 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | + 247% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $318 (3,194 Dirham) | 723 Dirham | + 342% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $144 (1,446 Dirham) | 472 Dirham | + 206% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (199 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | + 86% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (54 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 82% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (99 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 155% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $632 (6,354 Dirham) | 7,947 Dirham | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.68 (7 Dirham) | 1.79 Dirham | + 281% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $143 (1,432 Dirham) | 335 Dirham | + 328% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (164 Dirham) | 36 Dirham | + 361% | |
TOTAL | + 282% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 667 prices entered by 177 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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