Question 1

How far does your money go in Dakhla compared with the US?

Accepted Answer

Based on the current PPP estimate, the same home-country income goes about 2.8x further in Dakhla. We are using the country-level cost index for Morocco here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Question 2

Is Dakhla cheaper or more expensive overall than New York City?

Accepted Answer

Overall living costs are about 69% cheaper than New York City for Dakhla. We are using the country-level cost index for Morocco here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Question 3

How does rent in Dakhla compare with New York City?

Accepted Answer

Rent are about 92% cheaper than New York City in Dakhla. We are using the country-level cost index for Morocco here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Question 4

How expensive are groceries and restaurants in Dakhla?

Accepted Answer

Groceries are about 67% cheaper than New York City and restaurant prices are about 75% cheaper than New York City. We are using the country-level cost index for Morocco here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Dakhla, Morocco

Purchasing Power vs. United States

How Far Your Money Goes

See the full breakdown — free