Cost of living in Rabat (Morocco) is about the same as in Arbil Governorate (Iraq)
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Rabat (Morocco) is 6% cheaper than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Rabat | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Dirham (11,681 Dinar) | 12,618 Dinar | - 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 62 Dirham (8,002 Dinar) | 9,414 Dinar | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Dirham (3,649 Dinar) | 3,397 Dinar | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Dirham (1,101 Dinar) | 1,400 Dinar | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 Dirham (1,966 Dinar) | 2,202 Dinar | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 Dirham (832 Dinar) | 978 Dinar | - 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 39 Dirham (5,073 Dinar) | 6,295 Dinar | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Dirham (1,932 Dinar) | 1,592 Dinar | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Dirham (875 Dinar) | 942 Dinar | - 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Dirham (2,883 Dinar) | 1,556 Dinar | + 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 89 Dirham (11,549 Dinar) | 18,937 Dinar | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (1,502 Dinar) | 1,379 Dinar | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.20 Dirham (675 Dinar) | 856 Dinar | - 21% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Rabat (Morocco) is 12% cheaper than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Rabat | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,022 Dirham (1,300,006 Dinar) | 1,055,170 Dinar | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,444 Dirham (706,165 Dinar) | 652,591 Dinar | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 501 Dirham (65,029 Dinar) | 170,025 Dinar | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,568 Dirham (852,001 Dinar) | 1,068,680 Dinar | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,350 Dirham (434,481 Dinar) | 600,084 Dinar | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 423 Dirham (54,853 Dinar) | 147,360 Dinar | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 241 Dirham (31,320 Dinar) | 41,164 Dinar | - 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,095 Dirham (531,221 Dinar) | 450,680 Dinar | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,544 Dirham (200,221 Dinar) | 146,039 Dinar | + 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 77 Dirham (9,935 Dinar) | 8,672 Dinar | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 Dirham (6,330 Dinar) | 5,889 Dinar | + 7% | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Rabat (Morocco) is 32% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Rabat | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 401 Dirham (52,054 Dinar) | 43,969 Dinar | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 544 Dirham (70,517 Dinar) | 54,761 Dinar | + 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 838 Dirham (108,649 Dinar) | 67,632 Dinar | + 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 797 Dirham (103,399 Dinar) | 69,824 Dinar | + 48% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Rabat (Morocco) is 15% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Rabat | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 227,742 Dirham (29,541,306 Dinar) | 21,124,800 Dinar | + 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 Dirham (1,881 Dinar) | 721 Dinar | + 161% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 207 Dirham (26,879 Dinar) | 29,217 Dinar | - 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39 Dirham (5,036 Dinar) | 18,772 Dinar | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Rabat (Morocco) is about the same as in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Rabat | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 Dirham (5,700 Dinar) | 5,677 Dinar | + 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 115 Dirham (14,939 Dinar) | 10,110 Dinar | + 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 Dirham (32,464 Dinar) | 29,878 Dinar | + 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 Dirham (5,202 Dinar) | 18,074 Dinar | - 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 Dirham (4,543 Dinar) | 3,978 Dinar | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 41 Dirham (5,368 Dinar) | 5,089 Dinar | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 16 Dirham (2,044 Dinar) | 2,945 Dinar | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 21 Dirham (2,677 Dinar) | 2,298 Dinar | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 Dirham (6,019 Dinar) | 13,224 Dinar | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Rabat (Morocco) is 15% cheaper than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Rabat | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 267 Dirham (34,611 Dinar) | 24,370 Dinar | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 116 Dirham (14,997 Dinar) | 20,755 Dinar | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 399 Dirham (51,703 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 447 Dirham (58,019 Dinar) | 60,864 Dinar | - 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 71 Dirham (9,154 Dinar) | 9,713 Dinar | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 Dirham (2,968 Dinar) | 5,421 Dinar | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 47 Dirham (6,139 Dinar) | 4,747 Dinar | + 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,024 Dirham (651,689 Dinar) | 776,216 Dinar | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 Dirham (113 Dinar) | 101 Dinar | + 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 353 Dirham (45,749 Dinar) | 128,877 Dinar | - 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 Dirham (4,602 Dinar) | 2,709 Dinar | + 70% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 13 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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