Cost of living in Meknes is 3% higher than in La Marsa (without rent).
Rent in Meknes is 13% cheaper than in La Marsa.
Cost of living including rent in Meknes is 5% lower than in La Marsa.
Food in Meknes is 6% cheaper than in La Marsa.
Transport in Meknes is 311% more expensive than in La Marsa.
| Meknes | La Marsa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Meknes | La Marsa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.04 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 10.2 $ | 19.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.6 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.06 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.28 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.68 $ | 0.66 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.3 $ | 0.16 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.83 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.44 $ | 11 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.13 $ | 5.86 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.77 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.64 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.25 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.16 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.47 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.01 $ | 3.13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.41 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 15.3 $ | 6.51 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.48 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.43 $ | 2.07 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.8 $ | 18.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.52 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.4 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.97 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.26 $ | 1.18 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.6 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.3 $ | 24.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32 $ | 14.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 143 $ | 207 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 266 $ | 770 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 225 $ | 245 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 390 $ | 822 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,205 $ | 1,795 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 528 $ | 1,003 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 390 $ | 296 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.52 % | 14.01 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.2 $ | 48.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.11 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Haircut | 2.42 $ | 3.04 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 53.9 $ | 87.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43.7 $ | 38 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 145 $ | 82.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,528 $ | 2,281 $ |