- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- China
- Fes
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fes, Morocco compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Fes (Morocco) is 23% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Dirham (元68) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 Dirham (元31) | 元10 | + 206% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 Dirham (元12) | 元10 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.90 Dirham (元4.04) | 元12 | - 66% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (元8) | 元8 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 Dirham (元3.42) | 元8 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48 Dirham (元33) | 元20 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Dirham (元6) | 元12 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.80 Dirham (元3.29) | 元8 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Dirham (元10) | 元6.00 | + 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 140 Dirham (元96) | 元30 | + 219% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (元8) | 元5.00 | + 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.75 Dirham (元3.94) | 元20 | - 80% | |
Housing | + 55% | |||
Housing in Fes (Morocco) is 55% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,500 Dirham (元3,765) | 元3,000 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,000 Dirham (元2,054) | 元1,500 | + 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,650 Dirham (元1,130) | 元400 | + 182% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,000 Dirham (元2,738) | 元2,000 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,500 Dirham (元1,712) | 元1,000 | + 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,500 Dirham (元1,712) | 元300 | + 471% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 250 Dirham (元171) | 元100 | + 71% | |
40” flat screen TV | 4,000 Dirham (元2,738) | 元4,000 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 元600 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 Dirham (元41) | 元30 | + 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 Dirham (元17) | 元50 | - 66% | |
Clothes | - 46% | |||
Clothes in Fes (Morocco) is 46% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 350 Dirham (元239) | 元300 | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 275 Dirham (元188) | 元500 | - 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 800 Dirham (元548) | 元500 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 Dirham (元685) | 元500 | + 37% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Fes (Morocco) is 9% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元300,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (元7) | 元6.00 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 146 Dirham (元100) | 元150 | - 33% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Fes (Morocco) is 6% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 Dirham (元14) | 元10 | + 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元20 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 233 Dirham (元160) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 Dirham (元21) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Dirham (元26) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 Dirham (元27) | 元30 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Dirham (元5.36) | 元12 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 13 Dirham (元9) | 元5.00 | + 83% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 Dirham (元23) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Fes (Morocco) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 190 Dirham (元130) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 90 Dirham (元62) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 363 Dirham (元249) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 Dirham (元45) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 Dirham (元13) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 Dirham (元21) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,000 Dirham (元2,738) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Dirham (元1.03) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 Dirham (元274) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (元22) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 4% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.685
CNY
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Cost of living in Fes (Morocco) is about the same as in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元9,300
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元8,938
(13,055 Dirham)
in Fes.
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