Cost of living in Marrakech, Morocco vs San Jose, California, United States
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Marrakech (Morocco) is 59% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 Dirham ($4.77) | $19 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 Dirham ($5.94) | $11 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 Dirham ($3.20) | $5.19 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham ($0.83) | $1.21 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham ($1.36) | $3.92 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.85 Dirham ($0.65) | $4.21 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35 Dirham ($3.86) | $7 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Dirham ($1.36) | $4.37 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.26 Dirham ($0.59) | $2.38 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 Dirham ($3.09) | $2.95 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 74 Dirham ($8) | $18 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham ($1.31) | $2.37 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.38 Dirham ($0.60) | $2.24 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Marrakech (Morocco) is 71% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,826 Dirham ($875) | $3,253 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,335 Dirham ($373) | $2,659 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 750 Dirham ($84) | $149 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,699 Dirham ($526) | $2,294 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,771 Dirham ($310) | $1,555 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 412 Dirham ($46) | $114 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 264 Dirham ($29) | $38 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,514 Dirham ($505) | $329 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,320 Dirham ($148) | $128 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 Dirham ($4.77) | $10 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Dirham ($5.54) | $37 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Marrakech (Morocco) is 14% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 453 Dirham ($51) | $49 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 369 Dirham ($41) | $50 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 731 Dirham ($82) | $89 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 720 Dirham ($81) | $112 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Marrakech (Morocco) is 56% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 188,951 Dirham ($21,133) | $23,712 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham ($1.19) | $0.92 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 156 Dirham ($17) | $81 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32 Dirham ($3.53) | $19 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Marrakech (Morocco) is 51% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 Dirham ($3.46) | $7 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 Dirham ($8) | $21 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 230 Dirham ($26) | $110 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 87 Dirham ($10) | $7 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Dirham ($3.08) | $3.71 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31 Dirham ($3.45) | $5.68 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Dirham ($1.29) | $3.57 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Dirham ($2.63) | $1.93 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Dirham ($12) | $21 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Marrakech (Morocco) is 40% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214 Dirham ($24) | $50 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 103 Dirham ($12) | $27 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Dirham ($45) | $202 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 278 Dirham ($31) | $89 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 90 Dirham ($10) | $13 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 Dirham ($2.30) | $5.70 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Dirham ($4.47) | $8 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,750 Dirham ($1,090) | $436 | + 150% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.79 Dirham ($0.20) | $0.43 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 226 Dirham ($25) | $62 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham ($3.74) | $9 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 368 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Marrakech (Morocco) is 58% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $9,200 in San Jose, California you would need to make just about $3,847 (34,394 Dirham) in Marrakech.
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