- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Morocco compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Dirham (元48) | 元54 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 54 Dirham (元37) | 元33 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Dirham (元18) | 元16 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (元5.01) | 元16 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 Dirham (元9) | 元15 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89 Dirham (元4.03) | 元8 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 37 Dirham (元25) | 元64 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham (元8) | 元14 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.40 Dirham (元3.01) | 元7 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Dirham (元11) | 元5.28 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 93 Dirham (元64) | 元107 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (元8) | 元8 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.17 Dirham (元3.54) | 元13 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,466 Dirham (元4,427) | 元10,386 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,765 Dirham (元2,577) | 元5,355 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 610 Dirham (元417) | 元443 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,278 Dirham (元2,929) | 元5,264 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,941 Dirham (元2,013) | 元3,950 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 425 Dirham (元291) | 元323 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 251 Dirham (元172) | 元98 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,102 Dirham (元2,808) | 元2,433 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,285 Dirham (元880) | 元691 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54 Dirham (元37) | 元42 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 76 Dirham (元52) | 元34 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 504 Dirham (元345) | 元560 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 389 Dirham (元267) | 元275 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 784 Dirham (元536) | 元647 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 786 Dirham (元538) | 元711 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 2% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 241,824 Dirham (元165,557) | 元146,954 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (元7) | 元7 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 179 Dirham (元123) | 元158 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 39 Dirham (元27) | 元26 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 86 Dirham (元59) | 元37 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 218 Dirham (元149) | 元418 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 Dirham (元25) | 元34 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 Dirham (元20) | 元41 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 Dirham (元22) | 元35 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dirham (元7) | 元10 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 Dirham (元12) | 元11 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 Dirham (元32) | 元64 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 60% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 206 Dirham (元141) | 元166 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 111 Dirham (元76) | 元98 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 338 Dirham (元231) | 元846 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 387 Dirham (元265) | 元405 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 72 Dirham (元49) | 元66 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Dirham (元15) | 元34 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42 Dirham (元29) | 元35 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,049 Dirham (元3,456) | 元3,272 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Dirham (元0.68) | 元11 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 316 Dirham (元216) | 元413 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (元22) | 元20 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Morocco is 36% cheaper than in China
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