- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Jordan
- Rabat
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rabat, Morocco compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rabat (Morocco) is 13% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Dirham (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.667 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (Dinar 3.923) | Dinar 4.500 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Dirham (Dinar 2.537) | Dinar 3.250 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Dirham (Dinar 0.560) | Dinar 1.000 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 Dirham (Dinar 1.014) | Dinar 1.100 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.52 Dirham (Dinar 0.412) | Dinar 0.600 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41 Dirham (Dinar 3.083) | Dinar 4.000 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Dirham (Dinar 1.078) | Dinar 1.100 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.21 Dirham (Dinar 0.389) | Dinar 1.500 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Dirham (Dinar 1.404) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 Dirham (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 Dirham (Dinar 0.810) | Dinar 1.000 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.65 Dirham (Dinar 0.346) | Dinar 0.531 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Rabat (Morocco) is 14% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,422 Dirham (Dinar 628) | Dinar 400 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,530 Dirham (Dinar 412) | Dinar 225 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 384 Dirham (Dinar 29) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,492 Dirham (Dinar 335) | Dinar 350 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,546 Dirham (Dinar 190) | Dinar 250 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 239 Dirham (Dinar 18) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 187 Dirham (Dinar 14) | Dinar 15 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,388 Dirham (Dinar 327) | Dinar 250 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,211 Dirham (Dinar 90) | Dinar 95 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 92 Dirham (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 Dirham (Dinar 1.104) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Rabat (Morocco) is 16% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 479 Dirham (Dinar 36) | Dinar 80 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 544 Dirham (Dinar 41) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 818 Dirham (Dinar 61) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 923 Dirham (Dinar 69) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Rabat (Morocco) is 5% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 259,878 Dirham (Dinar 19,382) | Dinar 8,000 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Dirham (Dinar 0.626) | Dinar 0.750 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 220 Dirham (Dinar 16) | Dinar 30 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31 Dirham (Dinar 2.311) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Rabat (Morocco) is 13% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 Dirham (Dinar 2.054) | Dinar 2.500 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 111 Dirham (Dinar 8) | Dinar 6 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 238 Dirham (Dinar 18) | Dinar 10 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 Dirham (Dinar 2.607) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 Dirham (Dinar 2.639) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Dirham (Dinar 2.268) | Dinar 2.500 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Dirham (Dinar 1.138) | Dinar 1.000 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Dirham (Dinar 1.098) | Dinar 2.000 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 Dirham (Dinar 3.326) | Dinar 3.000 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Rabat (Morocco) is 4% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 195 Dirham (Dinar 15) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 94 Dirham (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 257 Dirham (Dinar 19) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 511 Dirham (Dinar 38) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 66 Dirham (Dinar 4.946) | Dinar 2.000 | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Dirham (Dinar 1.656) | Dinar 1.000 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Dirham (Dinar 3.589) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,261 Dirham (Dinar 94) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67 Dirham (Dinar 0.050) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 355 Dirham (Dinar 26) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham (Dinar 2.446) | Dinar 2.100 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 367 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rabat (Morocco) is about the same as in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa
you would need to make just about Dinar 1,194
(16,010 Dirham)
in Rabat.
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