Cost of living in Marrakech, Morocco vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Marrakech (Morocco) is 68% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 Dirham ($4.46) | $19 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 Dirham ($5.55) | $9 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 Dirham ($2.99) | $7 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham ($0.78) | $1.69 | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham ($1.27) | $6 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.85 Dirham ($0.61) | $7 | - 91% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35 Dirham ($3.61) | $10 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Dirham ($1.27) | $4.89 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.26 Dirham ($0.55) | $2.41 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 Dirham ($2.89) | $3.43 | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 74 Dirham ($8) | $16 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham ($1.22) | $2.56 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.38 Dirham ($0.56) | $4.30 | - 87% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Marrakech (Morocco) is 68% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,826 Dirham ($819) | $2,610 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,335 Dirham ($349) | $1,963 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 750 Dirham ($78) | $279 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,699 Dirham ($492) | $1,732 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,771 Dirham ($290) | $1,316 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 511 Dirham ($53) | $143 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 264 Dirham ($28) | $41 | - 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,514 Dirham ($472) | $450 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,320 Dirham ($138) | $132 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 Dirham ($4.46) | $14 | - 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Dirham ($5.18) | $26 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Marrakech (Morocco) is 44% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 453 Dirham ($47) | $66 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 369 Dirham ($39) | $75 | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 731 Dirham ($76) | $101 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 720 Dirham ($75) | $172 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Marrakech (Morocco) is 36% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 188,951 Dirham ($19,765) | $25,902 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham ($1.11) | $1.03 | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 156 Dirham ($16) | $42 | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32 Dirham ($3.31) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 64% | |||
Personal Care in Marrakech (Morocco) is 64% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 Dirham ($3.23) | $12 | - 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 Dirham ($8) | $29 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 230 Dirham ($24) | $115 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 87 Dirham ($9) | $9 | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Dirham ($2.88) | $4.89 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31 Dirham ($3.23) | $5.81 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Dirham ($1.21) | $5.70 | - 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 24 Dirham ($2.46) | $2.05 | + 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Dirham ($11) | $25 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Marrakech (Morocco) is 38% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214 Dirham ($22) | $58 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 103 Dirham ($11) | $26 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Dirham ($42) | $123 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 278 Dirham ($29) | $110 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 90 Dirham ($9) | $13 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 Dirham ($2.15) | $6 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Dirham ($4.18) | $7 | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,750 Dirham ($1,020) | $429 | + 138% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.79 Dirham ($0.19) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 226 Dirham ($24) | $51 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham ($3.50) | $10 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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