Cost of living in Marrakech (Morocco) is 55% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
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| Food in Marrakech (Morocco) is 50% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Marrakech | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 99 Dirham (C$15) | C$28 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 57 Dirham (C$9) | C$15 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26 Dirham (C$3.93) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Dirham (C$1.28) | C$3.97 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 Dirham (C$2.41) | C$6 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Dirham (C$1.11) | C$5.71 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 Dirham (C$9) | C$13 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham (C$1.69) | C$5.39 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Dirham (C$1.00) | C$4.61 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 Dirham (C$4.14) | C$3.39 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 Dirham (C$17) | C$22 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (C$1.82) | C$3.32 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Dirham (C$0.92) | C$2.73 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Marrakech (Morocco) is 65% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Marrakech | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,435 Dirham (C$1,116) | C$3,592 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,614 Dirham (C$542) | C$2,780 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,014 Dirham (C$152) | C$233 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,566 Dirham (C$835) | C$2,780 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,085 Dirham (C$463) | C$2,235 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 514 Dirham (C$77) | C$147 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 221 Dirham (C$33) | C$65 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,919 Dirham (C$588) | C$426 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,560 Dirham (C$234) | C$179 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 Dirham (C$8) | C$16 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 96 Dirham (C$14) | C$30 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Marrakech (Morocco) is about the same as in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Marrakech | Toronto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 531 Dirham (C$80) | C$73 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 399 Dirham (C$60) | C$56 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 729 Dirham (C$109) | C$133 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 881 Dirham (C$132) | C$209 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Marrakech (Morocco) is 72% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Marrakech | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,468 Dirham (C$20,626) | C$32,984 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Dirham (C$1.83) | C$1.47 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 170 Dirham (C$26) | C$162 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37 Dirham (C$5.51) | C$25 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Marrakech (Morocco) is 52% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Marrakech | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 Dirham (C$4.29) | C$16 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 128 Dirham (C$19) | C$39 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 Dirham (C$36) | C$94 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 81 Dirham (C$12) | C$13 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 Dirham (C$4.85) | C$9 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 43 Dirham (C$6) | C$9 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Dirham (C$1.64) | C$4.56 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Dirham (C$3.65) | C$5.11 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 91 Dirham (C$14) | C$39 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Marrakech (Morocco) is 18% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Marrakech | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 216 Dirham (C$32) | C$82 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 101 Dirham (C$15) | C$36 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 759 Dirham (C$114) | C$289 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 514 Dirham (C$77) | C$162 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 109 Dirham (C$16) | C$16 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 Dirham (C$4.72) | C$7 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 47 Dirham (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,931 Dirham (C$890) | C$728 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.86 Dirham (C$0.73) | C$0.34 | + 111% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 379 Dirham (C$57) | C$72 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 Dirham (C$5.41) | C$17 | - 69% | |
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TOTAL | - 55% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 667 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
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