- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Morocco compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57 Dirham (元40) | 元53 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (元38) | 元33 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Dirham (元19) | 元16 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (元5.08) | 元16 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dirham (元9) | 元16 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.48 Dirham (元3.88) | 元8 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 37 Dirham (元26) | 元61 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham (元8) | 元14 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.66 Dirham (元3.30) | 元7 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Dirham (元16) | 元5.51 | + 188% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 86 Dirham (元61) | 元110 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (元9) | 元8 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.41 Dirham (元3.83) | 元12 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,457 Dirham (元4,566) | 元10,105 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,362 Dirham (元2,378) | 元4,975 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 650 Dirham (元460) | 元459 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,263 Dirham (元3,014) | 元5,475 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,791 Dirham (元1,974) | 元3,621 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 425 Dirham (元300) | 元329 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 232 Dirham (元164) | 元90 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,085 Dirham (元2,889) | 元2,367 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,285 Dirham (元908) | 元657 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 Dirham (元37) | 元38 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 65 Dirham (元46) | 元36 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 441 Dirham (元312) | 元545 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 363 Dirham (元256) | 元256 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 750 Dirham (元530) | 元619 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Dirham (元495) | 元612 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 215,033 Dirham (元152,052) | 元143,352 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (元7) | 元7 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 161 Dirham (元114) | 元153 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42 Dirham (元30) | 元25 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 91 Dirham (元65) | 元39 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 225 Dirham (元159) | 元238 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 Dirham (元27) | 元31 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 Dirham (元21) | 元43 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 Dirham (元20) | 元37 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Dirham (元6) | 元9 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Dirham (元12) | 元12 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 Dirham (元26) | 元60 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 195 Dirham (元138) | 元173 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 113 Dirham (元80) | 元95 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 388 Dirham (元274) | 元818 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 310 Dirham (元220) | 元406 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 79 Dirham (元56) | 元63 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Dirham (元14) | 元34 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39 Dirham (元27) | 元34 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,204 Dirham (元3,680) | 元3,329 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.59 Dirham (元1.12) | 元0.65 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 276 Dirham (元195) | 元425 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (元23) | 元20 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Morocco is 24% cheaper than in China
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