Cost of living in Marrakech (Morocco) is 62% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada)
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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Marrakech (Morocco) is 60% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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Marrakech | Toronto | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54 Dirham (C$7) | C$24 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 Dirham (C$7) | C$13 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Dirham (C$3.66) | C$8 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (C$0.97) | C$3.47 | - 72% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (C$1.58) | C$4.34 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.18 Dirham (C$0.68) | C$4.58 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 45 Dirham (C$5.82) | C$9 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Dirham (C$1.59) | C$4.29 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.71 Dirham (C$0.75) | C$3.55 | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28 Dirham (C$3.72) | C$3.18 | + 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 77 Dirham (C$10) | C$16 | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 11 Dirham (C$1.45) | C$2.79 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.72 Dirham (C$0.62) | C$3.12 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Marrakech (Morocco) is 69% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,121 Dirham (C$800) | C$3,900 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,955 Dirham (C$517) | C$2,992 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 678 Dirham (C$89) | C$157 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,293 Dirham (C$692) | C$2,313 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,384 Dirham (C$704) | C$1,908 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 676 Dirham (C$88) | C$119 | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 233 Dirham (C$30) | C$69 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,276 Dirham (C$559) | C$413 | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,452 Dirham (C$190) | C$132 | + 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 Dirham (C$5.62) | C$10 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 Dirham (C$7) | C$31 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Marrakech (Morocco) is 16% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 455 Dirham (C$59) | C$77 | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 361 Dirham (C$47) | C$51 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 709 Dirham (C$93) | C$123 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 739 Dirham (C$97) | C$143 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 72% | |||
Transportation in Marrakech (Morocco) is 72% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 179,906 Dirham (C$23,521) | C$28,778 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham (C$1.39) | C$1.85 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 164 Dirham (C$21) | C$155 | - 86% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 40 Dirham (C$5.23) | C$21 | - 75% | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Marrakech (Morocco) is 59% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 Dirham (C$3.54) | C$13 | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 Dirham (C$10) | C$42 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 186 Dirham (C$24) | C$81 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 87 Dirham (C$11) | C$11 | + 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 Dirham (C$3.99) | C$6 | - 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 Dirham (C$3.64) | C$5.42 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dirham (C$1.34) | C$2.67 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 24 Dirham (C$3.08) | C$2.41 | + 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93 Dirham (C$12) | C$32 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Marrakech (Morocco) is 37% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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Marrakech | Toronto | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 218 Dirham (C$28) | C$63 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 95 Dirham (C$12) | C$31 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Dirham (C$52) | C$250 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480 Dirham (C$63) | C$118 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 95 Dirham (C$12) | C$15 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 Dirham (C$3.03) | C$4.92 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39 Dirham (C$5.06) | C$7 | - 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,750 Dirham (C$1,275) | C$760 | + 68% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.79 Dirham (C$0.23) | C$0.42 | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 226 Dirham (C$30) | C$67 | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 Dirham (C$4.67) | C$16 | - 70% | |
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TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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