Relocation Frequently Asked Questions
Expenses
Q: What is the basic monthly living cost that most expats face in Ifrane i.e. groceries, travel, health, TV, Internet, electricity, etc.
A: Groceries depend on how luxurious your tastes are. An average grocery bill for Ifrane based shopping can be 1400 - 1800 Dhs/month; if you go to larger stores (in Fes or Meknes) with imported goods, you can spend the same amount in one trip; Health costs are 353 Dhs/month on the insurance plan for up to 80% of medical expenses reimbursed. Travel by public transport is cheap, but gas costs 7.30 Dhs/litre. The Internet service in university housing is free, but your phone (land line) can be very expensive for international calls. Electricity costs a minimum of 500 Dhs/month, and can go to over 1000 Dhs/month, depending on consumption.
Typical costs in dirhams of some foods are as follows:
| Item |
Price |
Item |
Price |
Item |
Price |
French bread |
1.20 – 1.50 |
Milk (1 litre) |
6.40 |
Eggs (1) |
1.00 |
Coffee (1 kg) |
60.00 – 80.00 |
Butter (1 kg) |
50.00 -60.00 |
Oranges (1kg) |
7.00 |
Chicken |
16.00 per kg |
Beef filet (1kg) |
100.00 |
Tomatoes (1kg) |
5.00 |
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