Marrakech vs Durban Cost of Living
Marrakech (Morocco) · Overall index 24.1 — Durban (South Africa) · Overall index 26.2
Summary
- Overall, Durban is 9% more expensive than Marrakech.
- Telecom in Durban is 10% more expensive than in Marrakech.
- Groceries in Durban is 10% more expensive than in Marrakech.
| Item | Marrakech | Durban | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +8% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $427 | $512 | +20% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $276 | $326 | +18% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $883 | $805 | -9% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $564 | $602 | +7% |
| Groceries | +10% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.43 | $0.54 | +26% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.33 | $1.33 | 0% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.66 | $1.87 | +13% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.55 | $1.96 | +26% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $4.55 | $5.74 | +26% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $4.32 | $4.5 | +4% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $7.13 | $6.44 | -10% |
| Apples (1kg) | $1.77 | $1.98 | +12% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.74 | $0.69 | -7% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.47 | $1.54 | +5% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $1.86 | $1.93 | +4% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $0.94 | $1.1 | +17% |
| Onions (1kg) | $0.91 | $1.06 | +16% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.81 | $0.97 | +20% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.96 | $0.93 | -3% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.18 | $5.78 | +12% |
| Transport | +8% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.78 | $0.72 | -8% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $32 | $38.9 | +22% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.02 | $1.07 | +5% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.48 | $0.56 | +17% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.24 | $0.25 | +4% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $7,097 | $7,948 | +12% |
| Dining out | +10% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.49 | $7.83 | +21% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $37.4 | $36.9 | -1% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.6 | $3.77 | +5% |
| Cappuccino | $1.45 | $1.56 | +8% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.74 | $0.89 | +20% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.33 | $2.36 | +1% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.1 | $2.63 | +25% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.62 | $0.62 | 0% |
| Telecom | +10% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $25.5 | $27.7 | +9% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $25.8 | $31.7 | +23% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.13 | $0.13 | 0% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $6.2 | $6.7 | +8% |
| Utilities & household | +3% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $55.3 | $59.2 | +7% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.08 | $0.07 | -12% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.64 | $1.77 | +8% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.56 | $0.5 | -11% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $7.78 | $8.15 | +5% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $30.1 | $29.2 | -3% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $5.59 | $6.23 | +11% |
| Men's haircut | $11.3 | $10.4 | -8% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $8.14 | $10.3 | +27% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $787 | $843 | +7% |
3,341 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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