- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Jordan
- Rabat
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rabat, Morocco vs Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rabat (Morocco) is 18% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 Dirham (Dinar 4.595) | Dinar 4.667 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (Dinar 3.950) | Dinar 4.500 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38 Dirham (Dinar 2.778) | Dinar 3.250 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Dirham (Dinar 0.616) | Dinar 1.000 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 Dirham (Dinar 1.070) | Dinar 1.100 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 Dirham (Dinar 0.477) | Dinar 0.600 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 Dirham (Dinar 2.949) | Dinar 4.000 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Dirham (Dinar 1.051) | Dinar 1.100 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.38 Dirham (Dinar 0.398) | Dinar 1.500 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Dirham (Dinar 1.255) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Dirham (Dinar 8) | Dinar 10 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (Dinar 0.920) | Dinar 1.000 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.83 Dirham (Dinar 0.357) | Dinar 0.531 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Rabat (Morocco) is 12% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,052 Dirham (Dinar 595) | Dinar 400 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,679 Dirham (Dinar 346) | Dinar 225 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 437 Dirham (Dinar 32) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,338 Dirham (Dinar 321) | Dinar 350 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,874 Dirham (Dinar 212) | Dinar 250 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 258 Dirham (Dinar 19) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 229 Dirham (Dinar 17) | Dinar 15 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,193 Dirham (Dinar 384) | Dinar 250 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,326 Dirham (Dinar 98) | Dinar 95 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 86 Dirham (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 Dirham (Dinar 3.326) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Rabat (Morocco) is 17% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 510 Dirham (Dinar 38) | Dinar 80 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 334 Dirham (Dinar 25) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 705 Dirham (Dinar 52) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 998 Dirham (Dinar 74) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Rabat (Morocco) is 3% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 255,681 Dirham (Dinar 18,898) | Dinar 8,000 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (Dinar 0.707) | Dinar 0.750 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 229 Dirham (Dinar 17) | Dinar 30 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42 Dirham (Dinar 3.131) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Rabat (Morocco) is 11% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 Dirham (Dinar 2.352) | Dinar 2.500 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 112 Dirham (Dinar 8) | Dinar 6 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 235 Dirham (Dinar 17) | Dinar 10 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 36 Dirham (Dinar 2.689) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 Dirham (Dinar 2.460) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 Dirham (Dinar 2.392) | Dinar 2.500 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 Dirham (Dinar 1.239) | Dinar 1.000 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 Dirham (Dinar 1.277) | Dinar 2.000 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 Dirham (Dinar 2.718) | Dinar 3.000 | - 9% | |
| 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 34) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 Dirham (Dinar 4.768) | Dinar 2.000 | + 138% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 Dirham (Dinar 1.677) | Dinar 1.000 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 Dirham (Dinar 3.246) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,048 Dirham (Dinar 373) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 Dirham (Dinar 0.053) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 474 Dirham (Dinar 35) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (Dinar 2.382) | Dinar 2.100 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 212 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 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 1,178
(15,940 Dirham)
in Rabat.
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