- 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 | 74 Dirham (Dinar 5.717) | Dinar 4.667 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 55 Dirham (Dinar 4.245) | Dinar 4.500 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36 Dirham (Dinar 2.806) | Dinar 3.250 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Dirham (Dinar 0.613) | Dinar 1.000 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 Dirham (Dinar 1.195) | Dinar 1.100 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Dirham (Dinar 0.531) | Dinar 0.600 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 Dirham (Dinar 3.075) | Dinar 4.000 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Dirham (Dinar 1.137) | Dinar 1.100 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.88 Dirham (Dinar 0.453) | Dinar 1.500 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Dirham (Dinar 1.286) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101 Dirham (Dinar 8) | Dinar 10 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (Dinar 0.934) | Dinar 1.000 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.01 Dirham (Dinar 0.309) | Dinar 0.531 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Rabat (Morocco) is 15% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,117 Dirham (Dinar 626) | Dinar 400 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,679 Dirham (Dinar 361) | Dinar 225 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 411 Dirham (Dinar 32) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,053 Dirham (Dinar 312) | Dinar 350 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,947 Dirham (Dinar 227) | Dinar 250 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 258 Dirham (Dinar 20) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 212 Dirham (Dinar 16) | Dinar 15 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,105 Dirham (Dinar 393) | Dinar 250 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Dirham (Dinar 99) | Dinar 95 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 89 Dirham (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 Dirham (Dinar 1.333) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Rabat (Morocco) is 16% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 464 Dirham (Dinar 36) | Dinar 80 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 504 Dirham (Dinar 39) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 734 Dirham (Dinar 57) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 889 Dirham (Dinar 69) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Rabat (Morocco) is 3% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 259,878 Dirham (Dinar 20,027) | Dinar 8,000 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Dirham (Dinar 0.702) | Dinar 0.750 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 231 Dirham (Dinar 18) | Dinar 30 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42 Dirham (Dinar 3.225) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Rabat (Morocco) is 15% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 Dirham (Dinar 2.305) | Dinar 2.500 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 106 Dirham (Dinar 8) | Dinar 6 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 239 Dirham (Dinar 18) | Dinar 10 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 36 Dirham (Dinar 2.757) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Dirham (Dinar 2.614) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 Dirham (Dinar 2.503) | Dinar 2.500 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Dirham (Dinar 1.188) | Dinar 1.000 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 Dirham (Dinar 1.331) | Dinar 2.000 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Dirham (Dinar 3.070) | Dinar 3.000 | + 2% | |
| 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 | 90 Dirham (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 285 Dirham (Dinar 22) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 465 Dirham (Dinar 36) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 Dirham (Dinar 4.971) | Dinar 2.000 | + 149% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 Dirham (Dinar 1.748) | Dinar 1.000 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 Dirham (Dinar 3.385) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,742 Dirham (Dinar 365) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 Dirham (Dinar 0.055) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 439 Dirham (Dinar 34) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (Dinar 2.489) | Dinar 2.100 | + 19% | |
| 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 329 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Rabat (Morocco) is about the same as in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,120
(14,536 Dirham)
in Rabat
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa.
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