Cost of living in Morocco compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63 Dirham (46元) | 45元 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 Dirham (37元) | 34元 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26 Dirham (18元) | 15元 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (5.30元) | 15元 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (9元) | 13元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.77 Dirham (3.46元) | 8元 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38 Dirham (28元) | 59元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Dirham (8元) | 15元 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.47 Dirham (3.23元) | 6.00元 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Dirham (15元) | 5.17元 | + 196% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 Dirham (72元) | 112元 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (9元) | 8元 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.73 Dirham (3.43元) | 14元 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,642 Dirham (4,812元) | 9,398元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,468 Dirham (2,513元) | 4,943元 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 502 Dirham (364元) | 431元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,764 Dirham (2,727元) | 5,740元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,302 Dirham (1,668元) | 3,007元 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 354 Dirham (257元) | 285元 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 230 Dirham (167元) | 96元 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,255 Dirham (3,082元) | 2,464元 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,108 Dirham (803元) | 561元 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 65 Dirham (47元) | 38元 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 201 Dirham (146元) | 47元 | + 208% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 392 Dirham (284元) | 481元 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 554 Dirham (401元) | 250元 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 798 Dirham (578元) | 647元 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 817 Dirham (592元) | 620元 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is about the same as in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,184 Dirham (145,030元) | 134,340元 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (8元) | 7元 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 176 Dirham (127元) | 149元 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47 Dirham (34元) | 37元 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 79 Dirham (57元) | 45元 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 235 Dirham (170元) | 347元 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 44 Dirham (32元) | 62元 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 Dirham (24元) | 47元 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 Dirham (21元) | 31元 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Dirham (8元) | 8元 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 Dirham (9元) | 12元 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 32 Dirham (23元) | 71元 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 197 Dirham (142元) | 177元 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 106 Dirham (77元) | 100元 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 496 Dirham (359元) | 1,029元 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 335 Dirham (243元) | 395元 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 67 Dirham (48元) | 68元 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 Dirham (21元) | 33元 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42 Dirham (30元) | 31元 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,674 Dirham (4,835元) | 3,256元 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39 Dirham (0.28元) | 0.31元 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 273 Dirham (198元) | 335元 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 Dirham (24元) | 22元 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Morocco is 17% cheaper than in China
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