Cost of living in Morocco compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Morocco | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 74 Dirham (52元) | 46元 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 58 Dirham (40元) | 40元 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37 Dirham (26元) | 16元 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Dirham (7元) | 18元 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19 Dirham (13元) | 19元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 Dirham (5.94元) | 11元 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 44 Dirham (31元) | 63元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Dirham (10元) | 15元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Dirham (4.76元) | 6元 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 Dirham (17元) | 7元 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 Dirham (66元) | 118元 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 Dirham (9元) | 8元 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.75 Dirham (4.00元) | 16元 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Morocco | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,296 Dirham (5,768元) | 15,059元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,989 Dirham (3,468元) | 9,006元 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 728 Dirham (506元) | 421元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,091 Dirham (4,235元) | 7,547元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,817 Dirham (2,654元) | 4,347元 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 555 Dirham (386元) | 262元 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 242 Dirham (168元) | 115元 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,744 Dirham (2,603元) | 1,143元 | + 128% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,780 Dirham (1,238元) | 589元 | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 95 Dirham (66元) | 39元 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 Dirham (27元) | 51元 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Morocco | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 474 Dirham (329元) | 529元 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 624 Dirham (434元) | 248元 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 923 Dirham (642元) | 626元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Dirham (487元) | 828元 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is about the same as in China | ||||
| Morocco | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 267,947 Dirham (186,287元) | 161,247元 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 Dirham (11元) | 9元 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 250 Dirham (174元) | 204元 | - 15% | |
| 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) | 43 Dirham (30元) | 39元 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dirham (104元) | 27元 | + 289% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 282 Dirham (196元) | 391元 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 120 Dirham (83元) | 53元 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Dirham (27元) | 33元 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 Dirham (29元) | 34元 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 Dirham (12元) | 13元 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Dirham (16元) | 15元 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 78 Dirham (54元) | 74元 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Morocco | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 Dirham (138元) | 265元 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 Dirham (75元) | 110元 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 565 Dirham (393元) | 1,294元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 571 Dirham (397元) | 348元 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 104 Dirham (72元) | 79元 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Dirham (22元) | 29元 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 Dirham (31元) | 18元 | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,352 Dirham (3,721元) | 3,321元 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.52 Dirham (1.06元) | 0.20元 | + 430% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 375 Dirham (261元) | 410元 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 37 Dirham (26元) | 24元 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,937 prices entered by 206 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 16% cheaper than in China
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