Cost of living
South Africa compared to Morocco
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Overview comparison
South AfricaMorocco
Consumer prices in South Africa are roughly 16% higher than in Morocco.
Cost of living
| Item | South Africa | Morocco |
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| Total with rent one person | 981 | 584 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,136 | 1,831 |
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| Without rent one person | 523 | 414 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,266 | 1,295 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 403.47 | 268.53 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 989.96 | 472.54 |
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| Food person | 313 | 196 |
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| Food family | 725 | 551 |
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| Transport person | 119.7 | 62.06 |
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| Transport family | 300.67 | 168.43 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.31 years | 75.49 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | South Africa | Morocco |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.96 | 3.91 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 35.97 | 27.14 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.79 | 5.85 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.87 | 3.53 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.22 | 2 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.94 | 0.55 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | South Africa | Morocco |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 486.65 | 290.81 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 296.11 | 208.5 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 769.62 | 768.11 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 708.84 | 417.75 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.88 | 27.9 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 109.45 | 45.81 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 49.59 | 39.71 |
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Transportation
| Item | South Africa | Morocco |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.18 | 5.03 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.55 | 0.56 |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.95 | 5.06 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.29 | 1.59 |
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Groceries
| Item | South Africa | Morocco |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 | 0.87 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.87 | 0.42 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.51 | 1.66 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.77 | 8.06 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.56 | 5.21 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.79 | 9.7 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.74 | 1.19 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | South Africa | Morocco |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.61 | 25.96 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.28 | 6.97 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.25 | 28.07 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.61 | 4.88 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.91 | 46.73 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 89.81 | 79.48 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 198.35 | 108.68 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,295 | 4,439 |
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