Cost of living
Essaouira compared to Marrakech-Safi
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Overview comparison
EssaouiraMarrakech-Safi
Consumer prices in Marrakech-Safi are roughly 1% higher than in Essaouira.
Cost of living
| Item | Essaouira | Marrakech-Safi |
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| Total with rent one person | 544 | 535 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,415 | 1,089 |
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| Without rent one person | 367 | 298 |
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| Without rent one family | 794 | 986 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 204.65 | 239.54 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 341.48 | 437.04 |
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| Food person | 188 | 262 |
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| Food family | 699 | 705 |
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| Transport person | 49.04 | 35 |
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| Transport family | 96.22 | 119.32 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.23 years | 80.04 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Essaouira | Marrakech-Safi |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.06 | 3.98 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23 | 19.95 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.17 | 6.81 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.38 | 3.08 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.51 | 1.6 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.58 | 0.45 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Essaouira | Marrakech-Safi |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 259.61 | 199.97 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 120.43 | 138.98 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 394.79 | 406.59 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 234.03 | 225.11 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 20.53 | 14.48 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.69 | 31.69 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31.39 | 31.63 |
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Transportation
| Item | Essaouira | Marrakech-Safi |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.6 | 5.66 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,470 | 1,263 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,136 | 999 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.38 | 0.38 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.21% | 17.23% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.6 | 3.47 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.69 | 1.34 |
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Groceries
| Item | Essaouira | Marrakech-Safi |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 0.77 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.55 | 0.43 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.01 | 1.45 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.13 | 8.16 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.83 | 5.29 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.25 | 10.63 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.28 | 1.29 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 | 0.32 |
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Other
| Item | Essaouira | Marrakech-Safi |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.26 | 22.97 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.5 | 6.02 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.57 | 19.45 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.68 | 3.89 |
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| Brand Jeans | 21.98 | 26.91 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 54.57 | 60.19 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 63.85 | 59.79 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,471 | 1,971 |
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