Cost of living in Morocco compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Morocco | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 72 Dirham (56元) | 42元 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Dirham (51元) | 39元 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 33 Dirham (25元) | 14元 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Dirham (7元) | 14元 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19 Dirham (15元) | 16元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Dirham (6元) | 10元 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 Dirham (33元) | 50元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Dirham (10元) | 16元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Dirham (5.88元) | 6元 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 27 Dirham (21元) | 6元 | + 229% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 170 Dirham (133元) | 89元 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 Dirham (10元) | 8元 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Dirham (5.65元) | 13元 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Morocco | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,769 Dirham (6,856元) | 12,713元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,457 Dirham (3,485元) | 5,917元 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,232 Dirham (963元) | 450元 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,105 Dirham (3,992元) | 6,564元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,872 Dirham (2,245元) | 3,518元 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,938 Dirham (1,515元) | 296元 | + 412% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 206 Dirham (161元) | 100元 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,468 Dirham (1,930元) | 1,460元 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,169 Dirham (1,696元) | 553元 | + 207% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 Dirham (38元) | 43元 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55 Dirham (43元) | 55元 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Morocco | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 Dirham (243元) | 418元 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 563 Dirham (440元) | 302元 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 724 Dirham (566元) | 553元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705 Dirham (551元) | 705元 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Morocco | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 182,960 Dirham (143,056元) | 148,726元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 Dirham (10元) | 8元 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 196 Dirham (154元) | 228元 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Morocco | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 Dirham (50元) | 42元 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 107 Dirham (83元) | 59元 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 268 Dirham (210元) | 114元 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 129 Dirham (101元) | 67元 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 Dirham (32元) | 57元 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37 Dirham (29元) | 25元 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Dirham (10元) | 6元 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Dirham (17元) | 13元 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 Dirham (44元) | 85元 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Morocco | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 125 Dirham (98元) | 178元 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 114 Dirham (89元) | 105元 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 514 Dirham (402元) | 1,179元 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 403 Dirham (315元) | 320元 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Dirham (63元) | 81元 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27 Dirham (21元) | 28元 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 41 Dirham (32元) | 19元 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,219 Dirham (3,299元) | 3,924元 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.18 Dirham (4.05元) | 0.34元 | + 1109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 331 Dirham (259元) | 412元 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 Dirham (28元) | 25元 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,372 prices entered by 197 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Morocco is about the same as in China
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