Cost of living in Tangier, Morocco vs San Jose, California, United States
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tangier (Morocco) is 56% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 74 Dirham ($8) | $19 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 Dirham ($5.77) | $11 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Dirham ($3.14) | $5.19 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham ($0.81) | $1.21 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dirham ($1.47) | $3.92 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.32 Dirham ($0.59) | $4.21 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 Dirham ($4.67) | $7 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Dirham ($1.57) | $4.37 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.66 Dirham ($0.52) | $2.38 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Dirham ($1.75) | $2.95 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 Dirham ($10) | $18 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham ($1.36) | $2.37 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Dirham ($0.68) | $2.24 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Tangier (Morocco) is 78% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,177 Dirham ($579) | $3,253 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,459 Dirham ($387) | $2,659 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 445 Dirham ($50) | $149 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,631 Dirham ($406) | $2,294 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,898 Dirham ($212) | $1,555 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 343 Dirham ($38) | $114 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 190 Dirham ($21) | $38 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,025 Dirham ($450) | $329 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,042 Dirham ($117) | $128 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 Dirham ($4.76) | $10 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72 Dirham ($8) | $37 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Tangier (Morocco) is about the same as in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 465 Dirham ($52) | $49 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 471 Dirham ($53) | $50 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 751 Dirham ($84) | $89 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 595 Dirham ($67) | $112 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Tangier (Morocco) is 50% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 227,583 Dirham ($25,453) | $23,712 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham ($1.18) | $0.92 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 Dirham ($18) | $81 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 58 Dirham ($6) | $19 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Tangier (Morocco) is 51% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Dirham ($5.58) | $7 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 89 Dirham ($10) | $21 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 216 Dirham ($24) | $110 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 45 Dirham ($5.06) | $7 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Dirham ($3.77) | $3.71 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Dirham ($3.40) | $5.68 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Dirham ($1.39) | $3.57 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 Dirham ($1.97) | $1.93 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 Dirham ($4.09) | $21 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Tangier (Morocco) is 50% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 158 Dirham ($18) | $50 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 108 Dirham ($12) | $27 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 140 Dirham ($16) | $202 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 346 Dirham ($39) | $89 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 79 Dirham ($9) | $13 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Dirham ($2.49) | $5.70 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39 Dirham ($4.34) | $8 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,556 Dirham ($733) | $436 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 Dirham ($0.10) | $0.43 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 336 Dirham ($38) | $62 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham ($3.70) | $9 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 374 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tangier (Morocco) is 60% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $10,000 in San Jose, California you would need to make just about $3,966 (35,460 Dirham) in Tangier.
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