- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Jordan
- Rabat
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rabat, Morocco compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rabat (Morocco) is 16% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63 Dirham (Dinar 4.718) | Dinar 4.667 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 52 Dirham (Dinar 3.935) | Dinar 4.500 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Dirham (Dinar 2.949) | Dinar 3.250 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Dirham (Dinar 0.634) | Dinar 1.000 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 Dirham (Dinar 1.180) | Dinar 1.100 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Dirham (Dinar 0.499) | Dinar 0.600 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 Dirham (Dinar 3.001) | Dinar 4.000 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Dirham (Dinar 1.069) | Dinar 1.100 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.83 Dirham (Dinar 0.438) | Dinar 1.500 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Dirham (Dinar 1.268) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101 Dirham (Dinar 8) | Dinar 10 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (Dinar 0.925) | Dinar 1.000 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.83 Dirham (Dinar 0.363) | Dinar 0.531 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Rabat (Morocco) is 11% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,805 Dirham (Dinar 587) | Dinar 400 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,281 Dirham (Dinar 322) | Dinar 225 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 411 Dirham (Dinar 31) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,053 Dirham (Dinar 305) | Dinar 350 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,947 Dirham (Dinar 222) | Dinar 250 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 258 Dirham (Dinar 19) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 223 Dirham (Dinar 17) | Dinar 15 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,202 Dirham (Dinar 391) | Dinar 250 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Dirham (Dinar 97) | Dinar 95 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 89 Dirham (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 Dirham (Dinar 1.301) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Rabat (Morocco) is 18% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 458 Dirham (Dinar 34) | Dinar 80 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 368 Dirham (Dinar 28) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 705 Dirham (Dinar 53) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 889 Dirham (Dinar 67) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Rabat (Morocco) is 1% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 259,878 Dirham (Dinar 19,543) | Dinar 8,000 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Dirham (Dinar 0.710) | Dinar 0.750 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 229 Dirham (Dinar 17) | Dinar 30 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42 Dirham (Dinar 3.185) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Rabat (Morocco) is 14% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 Dirham (Dinar 2.393) | Dinar 2.500 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 112 Dirham (Dinar 8) | Dinar 6 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 235 Dirham (Dinar 18) | Dinar 10 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 36 Dirham (Dinar 2.736) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 Dirham (Dinar 2.503) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 Dirham (Dinar 2.434) | Dinar 2.500 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 Dirham (Dinar 1.260) | Dinar 1.000 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 Dirham (Dinar 1.299) | Dinar 2.000 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 Dirham (Dinar 2.766) | Dinar 3.000 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Rabat (Morocco) is 4% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 Dirham (Dinar 15) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 Dirham (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 285 Dirham (Dinar 21) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 465 Dirham (Dinar 35) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 Dirham (Dinar 4.851) | Dinar 2.000 | + 143% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 Dirham (Dinar 1.706) | Dinar 1.000 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 Dirham (Dinar 3.303) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,728 Dirham (Dinar 356) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 Dirham (Dinar 0.054) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 474 Dirham (Dinar 36) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (Dinar 2.424) | Dinar 2.100 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 234 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
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 1,186
(15,774 Dirham)
in Rabat.
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