Cost of living in Morocco compared to China
Currency:
Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Morocco is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78 Dirham (56元) | 53元 | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 55 Dirham (40元) | 36元 | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 Dirham (21元) | 15元 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (5.34元) | 14元 | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (9元) | 14元 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.17 Dirham (3.71元) | 9元 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 Dirham (20元) | 55元 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Dirham (9元) | 12元 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.65 Dirham (4.05元) | 7元 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Dirham (16元) | 6元 | + 166% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 103 Dirham (74元) | 112元 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 11 Dirham (8元) | 9元 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.24 Dirham (3.04元) | 10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 | 7,781 Dirham (5,586元) | 7,403元 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,040 Dirham (2,901元) | 4,539元 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 577 Dirham (414元) | 403元 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,355 Dirham (3,126元) | 6,935元 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,418 Dirham (1,736元) | 4,047元 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 361 Dirham (259元) | 256元 | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 208 Dirham (149元) | 84元 | + 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,316 Dirham (2,381元) | 2,213元 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,029 Dirham (738元) | 605元 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 Dirham (48元) | 47元 | + 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 Dirham (23元) | 45元 | - 50% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Morocco is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 Dirham (230元) | 390元 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 342 Dirham (245元) | 217元 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 624 Dirham (448元) | 581元 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 556 Dirham (399元) | 553元 | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Morocco is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 205,329 Dirham (147,408元) | 158,167元 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (7元) | 6元 | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 183 Dirham (131元) | 176元 | - 26% | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Morocco is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Dirham (26元) | 29元 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 Dirham (72元) | 36元 | + 101% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 197 Dirham (141元) | 393元 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 Dirham (20元) | 31元 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 Dirham (23元) | 38元 | - 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Dirham (25元) | 35元 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Dirham (8元) | 9元 | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16 Dirham (12元) | 11元 | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 Dirham (33元) | 83元 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Morocco is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 239 Dirham (172元) | 205元 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 96 Dirham (69元) | 96元 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 438 Dirham (315元) | 1,062元 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 355 Dirham (255元) | 413元 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Dirham (57元) | 70元 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27 Dirham (19元) | 34元 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 43 Dirham (31元) | 31元 | - 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,876 Dirham (3,500元) | 3,170元 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.03 Dirham (0.74元) | 0.64元 | + 16% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 275 Dirham (197元) | 417元 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 Dirham (24元) | 22元 | + 10% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Morocco is 21% cheaper than in China
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