Cost of living in Marrakech, Morocco vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Marrakech (Morocco) is 48% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 Dirham ($4.78) | $14 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 Dirham ($5.94) | $7 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 Dirham ($3.20) | $3.57 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham ($0.83) | $1.76 | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham ($1.36) | $3.34 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.85 Dirham ($0.65) | $4.54 | - 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35 Dirham ($3.87) | $4.57 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Dirham ($1.36) | $5.76 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.26 Dirham ($0.59) | $3.01 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 Dirham ($3.10) | $1.73 | + 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 74 Dirham ($8) | $15 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham ($1.31) | $1.38 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.38 Dirham ($0.60) | $2.04 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Marrakech (Morocco) is 41% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,826 Dirham ($876) | $1,480 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,335 Dirham ($373) | $925 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 750 Dirham ($84) | $160 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,699 Dirham ($526) | $751 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,771 Dirham ($310) | $526 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 412 Dirham ($46) | $122 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 264 Dirham ($30) | $42 | - 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,514 Dirham ($505) | $358 | + 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,320 Dirham ($148) | $92 | + 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 Dirham ($4.78) | $6 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Dirham ($5.54) | $16 | - 66% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Marrakech (Morocco) is 10% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 453 Dirham ($51) | $45 | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 369 Dirham ($41) | $50 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 731 Dirham ($82) | $86 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 720 Dirham ($81) | $90 | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Marrakech (Morocco) is 28% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 188,951 Dirham ($21,156) | $25,348 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham ($1.19) | $0.75 | + 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 156 Dirham ($17) | $33 | - 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32 Dirham ($3.54) | $19 | - 81% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Marrakech (Morocco) is 28% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 Dirham ($3.46) | $6 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 Dirham ($8) | $12 | - 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 230 Dirham ($26) | $38 | - 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 87 Dirham ($10) | $5.84 | + 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Dirham ($3.08) | $3.56 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31 Dirham ($3.46) | $4.19 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Dirham ($1.29) | $3.00 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 24 Dirham ($2.64) | $2.31 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Dirham ($12) | $23 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Marrakech (Morocco) is about the same as in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214 Dirham ($24) | $37 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 103 Dirham ($12) | $16 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Dirham ($45) | $60 | - 25% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 278 Dirham ($31) | $69 | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 90 Dirham ($10) | $8 | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 Dirham ($2.30) | $3.24 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Dirham ($4.48) | $2.85 | + 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,750 Dirham ($1,092) | $462 | + 136% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.79 Dirham ($0.20) | $0.12 | + 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 226 Dirham ($25) | $35 | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham ($3.74) | $9 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,400 in San Juan you would need to make just about $2,977 (26,593 Dirham) in Marrakech.
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