Cost of living in Meknes (Morocco) is 62% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
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Food | - 66% | |||
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Food in Meknes (Morocco) is 66% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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Meknes | Indianapolis, Indiana | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 Dirham ($4.68) | $16 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 56 Dirham ($5.57) | $9 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 23 Dirham ($2.29) | $4.87 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Dirham ($0.64) | $0.88 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 Dirham ($1.25) | $4.62 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.44 Dirham ($0.44) | $3.44 | - 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38 Dirham ($3.72) | $7 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham ($1.11) | $3.32 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.63 Dirham ($0.46) | $1.58 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Dirham ($1.24) | $5.57 | - 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47 Dirham ($4.68) | $15 | - 69% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham ($1.20) | $2.57 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.14 Dirham ($0.51) | $2.07 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 72% | |||
Housing in Meknes (Morocco) is 72% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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Meknes | Indianapolis, Indiana | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,033 Dirham ($399) | $2,044 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,463 Dirham ($244) | $1,204 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 598 Dirham ($59) | $248 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,915 Dirham ($289) | $1,148 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,637 Dirham ($162) | $972 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 398 Dirham ($39) | $107 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 229 Dirham ($23) | $45 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,861 Dirham ($382) | $290 | + 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 720 Dirham ($71) | $112 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 160 Dirham ($16) | $13 | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 Dirham ($5.62) | $25 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Meknes (Morocco) is 29% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 283 Dirham ($28) | $58 | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 357 Dirham ($35) | $43 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 707 Dirham ($70) | $76 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 426 Dirham ($42) | $101 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Meknes (Morocco) is 53% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 201,382 Dirham ($19,942) | $23,627 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham ($1.14) | $0.89 | + 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 133 Dirham ($13) | $61 | - 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $15 | - | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in Meknes (Morocco) is 65% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Dirham ($3.70) | $8 | - 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 61 Dirham ($6) | $22 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 192 Dirham ($19) | $108 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10 Dirham ($0.99) | $7 | - 87% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Dirham ($3.37) | $4.09 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 Dirham ($2.30) | $4.20 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Dirham ($0.93) | $4.12 | - 77% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 Dirham ($1.21) | $2.10 | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Dirham ($2.92) | $21 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Meknes (Morocco) is 58% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
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Meknes | Indianapolis, Indiana | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 117 Dirham ($12) | $47 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 Dirham ($9) | $26 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Dirham ($20) | $122 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 215 Dirham ($21) | $98 | - 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 Dirham ($4.11) | $11 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Dirham ($1.19) | $6 | - 81% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 Dirham ($2.07) | $5.49 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 Dirham ($198) | $375 | - 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.90 Dirham ($0.29) | $0.38 | - 25% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 228 Dirham ($23) | $44 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham ($3.14) | $9 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 95 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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