- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Morocco compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 Dirham (元36) | 元53 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (元39) | 元33 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Dirham (元20) | 元15 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (元5.18) | 元16 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dirham (元9) | 元16 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.22 Dirham (元3.81) | 元8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 39 Dirham (元28) | 元62 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Dirham (元8) | 元14 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.66 Dirham (元3.40) | 元7 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Dirham (元16) | 元5.68 | + 189% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 84 Dirham (元61) | 元113 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (元9) | 元8 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.38 Dirham (元3.92) | 元13 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,480 Dirham (元4,730) | 元9,961 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,422 Dirham (元2,498) | 元4,873 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 732 Dirham (元535) | 元445 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,605 Dirham (元3,362) | 元5,401 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,925 Dirham (元2,135) | 元3,467 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 443 Dirham (元323) | 元317 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 208 Dirham (元152) | 元84 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,388 Dirham (元3,203) | 元2,420 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,237 Dirham (元903) | 元670 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 Dirham (元37) | 元40 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 78 Dirham (元57) | 元39 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 387 Dirham (元283) | 元528 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 348 Dirham (元254) | 元270 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 764 Dirham (元558) | 元621 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 736 Dirham (元537) | 元680 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 1% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 212,788 Dirham (元155,326) | 元141,253 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (元8) | 元7 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 166 Dirham (元121) | 元146 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42 Dirham (元31) | 元26 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 91 Dirham (元67) | 元40 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 229 Dirham (元167) | 元263 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 Dirham (元28) | 元30 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 Dirham (元21) | 元38 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 Dirham (元17) | 元39 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dirham (元7) | 元9 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Dirham (元12) | 元13 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 Dirham (元28) | 元60 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 Dirham (元146) | 元165 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110 Dirham (元81) | 元93 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 390 Dirham (元285) | 元826 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 298 Dirham (元218) | 元403 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 71 Dirham (元52) | 元61 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 Dirham (元15) | 元34 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 37 Dirham (元27) | 元32 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,972 Dirham (元4,359) | 元3,320 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.59 Dirham (元1.16) | 元0.65 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 302 Dirham (元220) | 元355 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham (元24) | 元21 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Morocco is 21% cheaper than in China
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