- Cost of Living
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- Algeciras
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Cost of living in Fes, Morocco compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Fes (Morocco) is 25% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Dirham (€9) | €9 | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 Dirham (€3.96) | €6 | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 Dirham (€1.55) | €4.15 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.90 Dirham (€0.52) | €0.73 | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (€1.08) | €1.83 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 Dirham (€0.44) | €1.00 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48 Dirham (€4.20) | €7 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Dirham (€0.82) | €1.04 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.80 Dirham (€0.42) | €0.67 | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Dirham (€1.26) | €0.47 | + 166% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 140 Dirham (€12) | €12 | + 1% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (€1.06) | €1.37 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.75 Dirham (€0.51) | €0.82 | - 38% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Fes (Morocco) is 12% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,500 Dirham (€486) | €528 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,000 Dirham (€265) | €343 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,650 Dirham (€146) | €103 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,000 Dirham (€354) | €575 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,500 Dirham (€221) | €275 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,500 Dirham (€221) | €80 | + 176% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 250 Dirham (€22) | €34 | - 35% | |
40” flat screen TV | 4,000 Dirham (€354) | €406 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €92 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 Dirham (€5.31) | €2.00 | + 165% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 Dirham (€2.21) | €9 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Fes (Morocco) is 13% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 350 Dirham (€31) | €48 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 275 Dirham (€24) | €28 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 800 Dirham (€71) | €75 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 Dirham (€88) | €75 | + 18% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Fes (Morocco) is 23% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €24,340 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (€0.88) | €1.38 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 146 Dirham (€13) | €22 | - 42% | |
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 Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 Dirham (€1.86) | €5.00 | - 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 233 Dirham (€21) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 Dirham (€2.70) | €12 | - 78% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Dirham (€3.32) | €2.50 | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 Dirham (€3.54) | €2.00 | + 77% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Dirham (€0.69) | €1.65 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 13 Dirham (€1.18) | €1.51 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 Dirham (€2.92) | €10 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Fes (Morocco) is 34% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 190 Dirham (€17) | €22 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 90 Dirham (€8) | €14 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €83 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 363 Dirham (€32) | €50 | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 Dirham (€5.75) | €8 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 Dirham (€1.71) | €3.70 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 Dirham (€2.68) | €3.42 | - 22% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,000 Dirham (€354) | €700 | - 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Dirham (€0.13) | €0.28 | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 Dirham (€35) | €37 | - 4% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (€2.79) | €4.49 | - 38% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fes (Morocco) is 22% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,600
in Algeciras
you would need to make just about €1,241
(14,026 Dirham)
in Fes.
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