Cost of living in Morocco compared to Canada
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Morocco is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Morocco | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 89 Dirham (C$12) | C$24 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 57 Dirham (C$8) | C$14 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42 Dirham (C$5.72) | C$10 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Dirham (C$1.37) | C$3.28 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | 19 Dirham (C$2.54) | C$5.88 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Dirham (C$1.01) | C$5.56 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Dirham (C$8) | C$11 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Dirham (C$1.94) | C$5.47 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Dirham (C$1.00) | C$3.31 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 Dirham (C$2.74) | C$4.03 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Dirham (C$14) | C$21 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Dirham (C$1.90) | C$3.23 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.72 Dirham (C$0.77) | C$2.58 | - 70% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Morocco is 60% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Morocco | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,838 Dirham (C$1,194) | C$2,889 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,957 Dirham (C$670) | C$2,295 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 648 Dirham (C$88) | C$240 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,653 Dirham (C$899) | C$2,062 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,655 Dirham (C$359) | C$1,501 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 506 Dirham (C$68) | C$128 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 214 Dirham (C$29) | C$65 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,716 Dirham (C$367) | C$401 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 898 Dirham (C$121) | C$213 | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 94 Dirham (C$13) | C$14 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 88 Dirham (C$12) | C$30 | - 60% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Morocco is 6% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Morocco | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 334 Dirham (C$45) | C$80 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 540 Dirham (C$73) | C$57 | + 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 724 Dirham (C$98) | C$147 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 915 Dirham (C$124) | C$173 | - 29% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Morocco is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Morocco | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 253,554 Dirham (C$34,258) | C$33,546 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 Dirham (C$1.82) | C$1.60 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 256 Dirham (C$35) | C$106 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Morocco is 43% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Morocco | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 39 Dirham (C$5.32) | C$11 | - 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 121 Dirham (C$16) | C$24 | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Dirham (C$41) | C$103 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 118 Dirham (C$16) | C$10 | + 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Dirham (C$4.55) | C$6 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34 Dirham (C$4.58) | C$6 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Dirham (C$1.74) | C$4.45 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 Dirham (C$2.42) | C$3.63 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 76 Dirham (C$10) | C$31 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Morocco is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Morocco | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 192 Dirham (C$26) | C$68 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 110 Dirham (C$15) | C$31 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 446 Dirham (C$60) | C$217 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 463 Dirham (C$63) | C$129 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 90 Dirham (C$12) | C$15 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Dirham (C$4.36) | C$5.88 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Dirham (C$5.10) | C$8 | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,352 Dirham (C$723) | C$808 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.15 Dirham (C$0.15) | C$0.44 | - 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 397 Dirham (C$54) | C$67 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 37 Dirham (C$5.04) | C$18 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,009 prices entered by 789 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 50% cheaper than in Canada
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