- 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 | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fes (Morocco) is 44% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 74 Dirham (Dirham 29) | Dirham 62 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 47 Dirham (Dirham 18) | Dirham 26 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Dirham (Dirham 5.57) | Dirham 15 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Dirham (Dirham 2.38) | Dirham 5.77 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (Dirham 4.66) | Dirham 9 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.80 Dirham (Dirham 1.84) | Dirham 5.29 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 39 Dirham (Dirham 15) | Dirham 21 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Dirham (Dirham 3.52) | Dirham 8 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.71 Dirham (Dirham 1.81) | Dirham 5.10 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Dirham (Dirham 8) | Dirham 10 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 157 Dirham (Dirham 60) | Dirham 60 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 Dirham (Dirham 4.34) | Dirham 5.00 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.29 Dirham (Dirham 2.03) | Dirham 4.03 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Fes (Morocco) is 61% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,706 Dirham (Dirham 1,421) | Dirham 6,546 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,488 Dirham (Dirham 954) | Dirham 5,489 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,650 Dirham (Dirham 633) | Dirham 509 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,000 Dirham (Dirham 1,534) | Dirham 5,146 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,500 Dirham (Dirham 959) | Dirham 3,347 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,500 Dirham (Dirham 959) | Dirham 388 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 251 Dirham (Dirham 96) | Dirham 275 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,770 Dirham (Dirham 1,062) | Dirham 1,285 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 510 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 Dirham (Dirham 23) | Dirham 32 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 Dirham (Dirham 10) | Dirham 30 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Fes (Morocco) is 35% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 297 Dirham (Dirham 114) | Dirham 209 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 287 Dirham (Dirham 110) | Dirham 184 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 781 Dirham (Dirham 299) | Dirham 289 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 744 Dirham (Dirham 285) | Dirham 364 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Fes (Morocco) is 32% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,000 Dirham (Dirham 46,011) | Dirham 79,846 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (Dirham 3.83) | Dirham 1.83 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 Dirham (Dirham 42) | Dirham 103 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Fes (Morocco) is 41% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 Dirham (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 53 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 283 Dirham (Dirham 109) | Dirham 187 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 Dirham (Dirham 12) | Dirham 37 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Dirham (Dirham 14) | Dirham 18 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 Dirham (Dirham 10) | Dirham 18 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Dirham (Dirham 3.00) | Dirham 9 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 Dirham (Dirham 5.11) | Dirham 9 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 32 Dirham (Dirham 12) | Dirham 37 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Fes (Morocco) is 33% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 190 Dirham (Dirham 73) | Dirham 174 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 95 Dirham (Dirham 36) | Dirham 76 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 350 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 373 Dirham (Dirham 143) | Dirham 204 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 Dirham (Dirham 25) | Dirham 36 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 Dirham (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 Dirham (Dirham 21) | Dirham 25 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,000 Dirham (Dirham 1,534) | Dirham 2,000 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Dirham (Dirham 0.58) | Dirham 0.38 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 401 Dirham (Dirham 154) | Dirham 285 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (Dirham 12) | Dirham 9 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 378 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fes (Morocco) is 46% 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 10,277
(26,803 Dirham)
in Fes.
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