Cost of living in Morocco compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Morocco | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 Dirham (35元) | 41元 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (35元) | 37元 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 Dirham (17元) | 17元 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (4.94元) | 14元 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (8元) | 16元 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Dirham (4.87元) | 9元 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33 Dirham (22元) | 48元 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Dirham (8元) | 13元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.29 Dirham (3.54元) | 6元 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Dirham (14元) | 7元 | + 112% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Dirham (67元) | 97元 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (8元) | 9元 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.84 Dirham (3.91元) | 13元 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 51% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Morocco | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,995 Dirham (4,684元) | 13,898元 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,365 Dirham (2,923元) | 8,379元 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 504 Dirham (337元) | 462元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,150 Dirham (3,449元) | 6,525元 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,926 Dirham (1,959元) | 4,376元 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 316 Dirham (212元) | 516元 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 222 Dirham (149元) | 140元 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,128 Dirham (2,094元) | 1,829元 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,560 Dirham (1,045元) | 546元 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 70 Dirham (47元) | 50元 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 Dirham (27元) | 66元 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Morocco | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 347 Dirham (232元) | 511元 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 445 Dirham (298元) | 288元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 861 Dirham (577元) | 654元 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 787 Dirham (527元) | 844元 | - 38% | |
| 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 | 213,148 Dirham (142,730元) | 148,501元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 Dirham (8元) | 8元 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 Dirham (154元) | 206元 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Morocco | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Dirham (17元) | 28元 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 109 Dirham (73元) | 27元 | + 170% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 210 Dirham (140元) | 386元 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 Dirham (22元) | 30元 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50 Dirham (34元) | 19元 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Dirham (20元) | 44元 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Dirham (5.75元) | 21元 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 Dirham (12元) | 16元 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 Dirham (24元) | 82元 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Morocco | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 166 Dirham (111元) | 260元 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 Dirham (60元) | 122元 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 433 Dirham (290元) | 417元 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 377 Dirham (252元) | 319元 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 Dirham (52元) | 90元 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Dirham (15元) | 31元 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Dirham (19元) | 19元 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,628 Dirham (2,430元) | 2,968元 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30 Dirham (0.87元) | 0.24元 | + 257% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 432 Dirham (290元) | 410元 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 Dirham (23元) | 38元 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Morocco is 32% cheaper than in China
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