- 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 | 52 Dirham (37元) | 50元 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (37元) | 34元 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26 Dirham (18元) | 15元 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (5.04元) | 15元 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (9元) | 16元 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.77 Dirham (3.38元) | 8元 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41 Dirham (29元) | 57元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham (8元) | 14元 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.65 Dirham (3.30元) | 7元 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Dirham (16元) | 5.59元 | + 193% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 Dirham (65元) | 114元 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 Dirham (8元) | 7元 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.19 Dirham (3.67元) | 12元 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,753 Dirham (4,786元) | 9,327元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,696 Dirham (2,619元) | 4,302元 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 783 Dirham (555元) | 439元 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,774 Dirham (3,383元) | 5,529元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,077 Dirham (2,181元) | 3,479元 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 497 Dirham (352元) | 307元 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 218 Dirham (155元) | 86元 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,730 Dirham (2,644元) | 2,131元 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 794 Dirham (563元) | 703元 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 Dirham (37元) | 36元 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 Dirham (43元) | 38元 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 430 Dirham (305元) | 556元 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 376 Dirham (266元) | 260元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 761 Dirham (539元) | 624元 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 887 Dirham (628元) | 694元 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 208,157 Dirham (147,522元) | 143,509元 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (7元) | 7元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 175 Dirham (124元) | 156元 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 Dirham (37元) | 26元 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Dirham (56元) | 30元 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 239 Dirham (169元) | 493元 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42 Dirham (30元) | 29元 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Dirham (20元) | 36元 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 Dirham (14元) | 36元 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Dirham (8元) | 9元 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Dirham (11元) | 13元 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 Dirham (26元) | 57元 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 202 Dirham (143元) | 149元 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 105 Dirham (75元) | 86元 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 306 Dirham (217元) | 777元 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 270 Dirham (191元) | 375元 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Dirham (50元) | 58元 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Dirham (14元) | 34元 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39 Dirham (28元) | 33元 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,716 Dirham (4,051元) | 3,255元 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.03 Dirham (1.44元) | 1.04元 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 287 Dirham (204元) | 309元 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (23元) | 20元 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,560 prices entered by 650 different people.
Cost of living in Morocco is 21% cheaper than in China
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