Cost of living in Rabat (Morocco) is 4% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Rabat (Morocco) is about the same as in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
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Rabat | Alor Star | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Dirham (RM42) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 62 Dirham (RM29) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Dirham (RM13) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Dirham (RM3.97) | RM5.99 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 Dirham (RM7) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 Dirham (RM3.00) | RM4.02 | - 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 39 Dirham (RM18) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Dirham (RM7) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Dirham (RM3.16) | RM3.15 | + 0% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Dirham (RM10) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 89 Dirham (RM42) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (RM5.42) | RM3.67 | + 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.20 Dirham (RM2.44) | RM3.37 | - 28% | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in Rabat (Morocco) is about the same as in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
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Rabat | Alor Star | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,022 Dirham (RM4,691) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,444 Dirham (RM2,548) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 501 Dirham (RM235) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,568 Dirham (RM3,074) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,350 Dirham (RM1,568) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 423 Dirham (RM198) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 241 Dirham (RM113) | RM97 | + 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,095 Dirham (RM1,917) | RM1,429 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,544 Dirham (RM722) | RM209 | + 245% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 77 Dirham (RM36) | RM27 | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 Dirham (RM23) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Rabat (Morocco) is about the same as in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
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Rabat | Alor Star | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 401 Dirham (RM188) | RM150 | + 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 544 Dirham (RM254) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 838 Dirham (RM392) | RM280 | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 797 Dirham (RM373) | RM747 | - 50% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Rabat (Morocco) is 12% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
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Rabat | Alor Star | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 227,742 Dirham (RM106,590) | RM122,470 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 Dirham (RM7) | RM2.58 | + 163% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 207 Dirham (RM97) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39 Dirham (RM18) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Rabat (Morocco) is 6% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
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Rabat | Alor Star | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 Dirham (RM21) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 115 Dirham (RM54) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 Dirham (RM117) | RM70 | + 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 Dirham (RM19) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 Dirham (RM16) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 41 Dirham (RM19) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 16 Dirham (RM7) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 21 Dirham (RM10) | RM7 | + 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 Dirham (RM22) | RM24 | - 9% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Rabat (Morocco) is 8% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
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Rabat | Alor Star | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 267 Dirham (RM125) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 116 Dirham (RM54) | RM23 | + 138% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 399 Dirham (RM187) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 447 Dirham (RM209) | RM126 | + 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 71 Dirham (RM33) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 Dirham (RM11) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 47 Dirham (RM22) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,024 Dirham (RM2,351) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 Dirham (RM0.41) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 353 Dirham (RM165) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 Dirham (RM17) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 4% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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