Cost of living in Bloemfontein is 9% lower than in Marrakesh (without rent).
Rent in Bloemfontein is 29% more expensive than in Marrakesh.
Cost of living including rent in Bloemfontein is 7% higher than in Marrakesh.
Food in Bloemfontein is 11% cheaper than in Marrakesh.
Transport in Bloemfontein is very similar to Marrakesh.
| Bloemfontein | Marrakesh | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bloemfontein | Marrakesh | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.83 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.9 $ | 44.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.73 $ | 6.11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.68 $ | 5.17 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.71 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.75 $ | 1.22 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.87 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.87 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.75 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.81 $ | 9.42 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.04 $ | 5.31 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.03 $ | 9.53 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.23 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.89 $ | 6.19 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.23 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.31 $ | 4.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.83 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.9 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.13 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.1 $ | 5.22 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.2 $ | 24 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.4 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.61 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.88 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.14 $ | 2.46 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
62.5 $ | 26.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
95.9 $ | 40.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
34.9 $ | 41.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 243 $ | 183 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 263 $ | 298 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 321 $ | 315 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 422 $ | 546 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 457 $ | 1,250 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 601 $ | 755 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 706 $ | 430 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.47 % | 4.75 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.2 $ | 21.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.49 $ | 6.41 $ |
| Haircut | 5.6 $ | 7.22 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.4 $ | 80.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48.2 $ | 37.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 128 $ | 121 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,653 $ | 5,968 $ |