- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- United Arab Emirates
- Fes
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fes, Morocco compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fes (Morocco) is 28% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Dirham (Dirham 40) | Dirham 41 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 Dirham (Dirham 18) | Dirham 24 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 Dirham (Dirham 7) | Dirham 18 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.90 Dirham (Dirham 2.34) | Dirham 5.79 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (Dirham 4.84) | Dirham 8 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 Dirham (Dirham 1.98) | Dirham 4.25 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48 Dirham (Dirham 19) | Dirham 18 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Dirham (Dirham 3.67) | Dirham 7 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.80 Dirham (Dirham 1.91) | Dirham 4.19 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Dirham (Dirham 5.66) | Dirham 8 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 140 Dirham (Dirham 56) | Dirham 60 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (Dirham 4.76) | Dirham 5.00 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.75 Dirham (Dirham 2.28) | Dirham 3.17 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Fes (Morocco) is 56% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,500 Dirham (Dirham 2,183) | Dirham 6,135 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,000 Dirham (Dirham 1,191) | Dirham 5,609 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,650 Dirham (Dirham 655) | Dirham 493 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,000 Dirham (Dirham 1,588) | Dirham 5,375 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,500 Dirham (Dirham 992) | Dirham 3,222 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,500 Dirham (Dirham 992) | Dirham 322 | + 208% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 250 Dirham (Dirham 99) | Dirham 295 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,000 Dirham (Dirham 1,588) | Dirham 1,191 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 522 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 Dirham (Dirham 24) | Dirham 32 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 Dirham (Dirham 10) | Dirham 25 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Fes (Morocco) is 29% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 350 Dirham (Dirham 139) | Dirham 195 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 275 Dirham (Dirham 109) | Dirham 186 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 800 Dirham (Dirham 318) | Dirham 289 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 Dirham (Dirham 397) | Dirham 351 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Fes (Morocco) is 8% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 81,155 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (Dirham 3.97) | Dirham 1.75 | + 127% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 146 Dirham (Dirham 58) | Dirham 107 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Fes (Morocco) is 19% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 Dirham (Dirham 8) | Dirham 22 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 233 Dirham (Dirham 93) | Dirham 50 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 Dirham (Dirham 12) | Dirham 27 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Dirham (Dirham 15) | Dirham 15 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 Dirham (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Dirham (Dirham 3.11) | Dirham 8 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 Dirham (Dirham 5.29) | Dirham 7 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 Dirham (Dirham 13) | Dirham 44 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Fes (Morocco) is 25% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 190 Dirham (Dirham 75) | Dirham 122 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 Dirham (Dirham 36) | Dirham 63 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 363 Dirham (Dirham 144) | Dirham 219 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 Dirham (Dirham 26) | Dirham 32 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 Dirham (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 Dirham (Dirham 12) | Dirham 28 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,000 Dirham (Dirham 1,588) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Dirham (Dirham 0.60) | Dirham 0.35 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 Dirham (Dirham 159) | Dirham 217 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (Dirham 13) | Dirham 9 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 152 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Fes (Morocco) is 35% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 19,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 12,308
(31,007 Dirham)
in Fes.
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