- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- United Arab Emirates
- Casablanca
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Casablanca, Morocco compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Casablanca (Morocco) is 48% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 Dirham (Dirham 11) | Dirham 41 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 51 Dirham (Dirham 21) | Dirham 24 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dirham (Dirham 4.13) | Dirham 18 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (Dirham 2.87) | Dirham 5.79 | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (Dirham 4.63) | Dirham 8 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 Dirham (Dirham 2.40) | Dirham 4.25 | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 Dirham (Dirham 16) | Dirham 18 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Dirham (Dirham 5.58) | Dirham 7 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 Dirham (Dirham 4.05) | Dirham 4.19 | - 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Dirham (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 Dirham (Dirham 20) | Dirham 60 | - 67% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 Dirham (Dirham 4.41) | Dirham 5.00 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.93 Dirham (Dirham 1.57) | Dirham 3.17 | - 50% | |
Housing | - 57% | |||
Housing in Casablanca (Morocco) is 57% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,500 Dirham (Dirham 3,795) | Dirham 6,135 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,333 Dirham (Dirham 1,731) | Dirham 5,609 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 366 Dirham (Dirham 146) | Dirham 493 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,228 Dirham (Dirham 2,088) | Dirham 5,375 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,167 Dirham (Dirham 866) | Dirham 3,222 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 183 Dirham (Dirham 73) | Dirham 322 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 172 Dirham (Dirham 69) | Dirham 295 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen TV | 4,608 Dirham (Dirham 1,841) | Dirham 1,191 | + 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,313 Dirham (Dirham 524) | Dirham 522 | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 74 Dirham (Dirham 30) | Dirham 32 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 65 Dirham (Dirham 26) | Dirham 25 | + 4% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Casablanca (Morocco) is 15% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 498 Dirham (Dirham 199) | Dirham 195 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 383 Dirham (Dirham 153) | Dirham 186 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 700 Dirham (Dirham 280) | Dirham 289 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600 Dirham (Dirham 240) | Dirham 351 | - 32% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Casablanca (Morocco) is 6% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 227,500 Dirham (Dirham 90,881) | Dirham 85,506 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham (Dirham 4.49) | Dirham 1.75 | + 157% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Dirham (Dirham 80) | Dirham 107 | - 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39 Dirham (Dirham 16) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Casablanca (Morocco) is 20% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 Dirham (Dirham 12) | Dirham 22 | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 78 Dirham (Dirham 31) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 217 Dirham (Dirham 87) | Dirham 50 | + 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 Dirham (Dirham 11) | Dirham 27 | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 Dirham (Dirham 13) | Dirham 15 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 Dirham (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dirham (Dirham 4.19) | Dirham 8 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 13 Dirham (Dirham 5.13) | Dirham 7 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 Dirham (Dirham 22) | Dirham 44 | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Casablanca (Morocco) is 30% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 207 Dirham (Dirham 83) | Dirham 122 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 120 Dirham (Dirham 48) | Dirham 63 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 417 Dirham (Dirham 167) | Dirham 500 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 230 Dirham (Dirham 92) | Dirham 219 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 83 Dirham (Dirham 33) | Dirham 32 | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 Dirham (Dirham 6) | Dirham 20 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27 Dirham (Dirham 11) | Dirham 28 | - 62% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,227 Dirham (Dirham 2,088) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.89 Dirham (Dirham 0.76) | Dirham 0.35 | + 119% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 338 Dirham (Dirham 135) | Dirham 217 | - 38% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (Dirham 13) | Dirham 9 | + 37% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 17,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 10,673
(26,719 Dirham)
in Casablanca.
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