Cost of living in Morocco compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Morocco is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Morocco | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 74 Dirham (R$ 36) | R$ 36 | - 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 58 Dirham (R$ 28) | R$ 34 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37 Dirham (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Dirham (R$ 4.85) | R$ 5.84 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 19 Dirham (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 Dirham (R$ 4.14) | R$ 8 | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 44 Dirham (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Dirham (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Dirham (R$ 3.32) | R$ 5.68 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 Dirham (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 98% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 Dirham (R$ 46) | R$ 44 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 13 Dirham (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.75 Dirham (R$ 2.79) | R$ 4.91 | - 43% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Morocco is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Morocco | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,296 Dirham (R$ 4,024) | R$ 3,728 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,989 Dirham (R$ 2,420) | R$ 2,506 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 728 Dirham (R$ 353) | R$ 595 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,091 Dirham (R$ 2,955) | R$ 2,629 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,817 Dirham (R$ 1,852) | R$ 1,696 | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 555 Dirham (R$ 269) | R$ 510 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 242 Dirham (R$ 117) | R$ 89 | + 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,744 Dirham (R$ 1,816) | R$ 1,998 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,780 Dirham (R$ 863) | R$ 628 | + 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 95 Dirham (R$ 46) | R$ 29 | + 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 Dirham (R$ 19) | R$ 21 | - 9% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Morocco is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Morocco | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 474 Dirham (R$ 230) | R$ 250 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 624 Dirham (R$ 303) | R$ 247 | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 923 Dirham (R$ 448) | R$ 410 | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Dirham (R$ 340) | R$ 304 | + 12% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Morocco is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Morocco | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 267,947 Dirham (R$ 129,973) | R$ 116,376 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 Dirham (R$ 8) | R$ 5.54 | + 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 250 Dirham (R$ 121) | R$ 230 | - 47% | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Morocco is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Morocco | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 Dirham (R$ 21) | R$ 22 | - 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dirham (R$ 73) | R$ 44 | + 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 282 Dirham (R$ 137) | R$ 265 | - 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 120 Dirham (R$ 58) | R$ 23 | + 157% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Dirham (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 Dirham (R$ 20) | R$ 19 | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 Dirham (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 22 Dirham (R$ 11) | R$ 5.28 | + 106% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 78 Dirham (R$ 38) | R$ 55 | - 32% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Morocco is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Morocco | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 Dirham (R$ 97) | R$ 113 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 107 Dirham (R$ 52) | R$ 66 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 565 Dirham (R$ 274) | R$ 210 | + 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 571 Dirham (R$ 277) | R$ 199 | + 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 104 Dirham (R$ 50) | R$ 29 | + 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Dirham (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 Dirham (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 94% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,352 Dirham (R$ 2,596) | R$ 4,212 | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.52 Dirham (R$ 0.74) | R$ 1.29 | - 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 375 Dirham (R$ 182) | R$ 125 | + 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 37 Dirham (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 58% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 6% cheaper than in Brazil
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