Cost of living in Meknes (Morocco) is 19% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Meknes (Morocco) is 42% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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Meknes | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 Dirham (34元) | 69元 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 56 Dirham (40元) | 31元 | + 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 23 Dirham (17元) | 12元 | + 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Dirham (4.64元) | 13元 | - 65% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 Dirham (9元) | 13元 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.44 Dirham (3.18元) | 10元 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38 Dirham (27元) | 44元 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham (8元) | 11元 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.63 Dirham (3.32元) | 7元 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Dirham (9元) | 6元 | + 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47 Dirham (34元) | 62元 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (9元) | 18元 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.14 Dirham (3.68元) | 20元 | - 82% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Meknes (Morocco) is 17% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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Meknes | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,033 Dirham (2,888元) | 2,770元 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,463 Dirham (1,764元) | 1,638元 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 598 Dirham (428元) | 400元 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,915 Dirham (2,088元) | 1,746元 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,637 Dirham (1,172元) | 1,108元 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 398 Dirham (285元) | 300元 | - 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 229 Dirham (164元) | 100元 | + 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,861 Dirham (2,765元) | 4,000元 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 720 Dirham (516元) | 600元 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 160 Dirham (115元) | 30元 | + 283% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 Dirham (41元) | 50元 | - 19% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Meknes (Morocco) is 34% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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Meknes | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 283 Dirham (202元) | 484元 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 357 Dirham (255元) | 363元 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 707 Dirham (507元) | 500元 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 426 Dirham (305元) | 500元 | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Meknes (Morocco) is 22% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 201,382 Dirham (144,230元) | 226,253元 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham (8元) | 6.00元 | + 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 133 Dirham (95元) | 150元 | - 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Meknes (Morocco) is about the same as in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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Meknes | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Dirham (27元) | 10元 | + 168% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 61 Dirham (43元) | 20元 | + 117% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 192 Dirham (137元) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10 Dirham (7元) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Dirham (24元) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 Dirham (17元) | 30元 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Dirham (7元) | 12元 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 Dirham (9元) | 5.00元 | + 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Dirham (21元) | 25元 | - 15% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Meknes (Morocco) is 9% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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Meknes | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 117 Dirham (84元) | 80元 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 Dirham (63元) | 50元 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Dirham (143元) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 215 Dirham (154元) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 Dirham (30元) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Dirham (9元) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 Dirham (15元) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 Dirham (1,432元) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.90 Dirham (2.08元) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 228 Dirham (163元) | 175元 | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (23元) | 100元 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2022.
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