- 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 | 50 Dirham (36元) | 53元 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 52 Dirham (38元) | 33元 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Dirham (19元) | 15元 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (5.20元) | 16元 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (9元) | 16元 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.24 Dirham (3.83元) | 8元 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 Dirham (29元) | 63元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Dirham (8元) | 13元 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.68 Dirham (3.42元) | 7元 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Dirham (16元) | 5.64元 | + 192% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 82 Dirham (60元) | 114元 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (9元) | 8元 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.39 Dirham (3.94元) | 12元 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,355 Dirham (4,649元) | 9,680元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,360 Dirham (2,458元) | 4,478元 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 775 Dirham (567元) | 425元 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,530 Dirham (3,314元) | 5,603元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,955 Dirham (2,162元) | 3,523元 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 538 Dirham (394元) | 305元 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 214 Dirham (156元) | 88元 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,097 Dirham (2,997元) | 2,242元 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,066 Dirham (780元) | 678元 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 55 Dirham (40元) | 40元 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71 Dirham (52元) | 39元 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 444 Dirham (325元) | 554元 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 358 Dirham (262元) | 280元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 783 Dirham (573元) | 614元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 725 Dirham (531元) | 672元 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 209,879 Dirham (153,553元) | 145,666元 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham (8元) | 7元 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 Dirham (118元) | 154元 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Dirham (37元) | 26元 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Dirham (59元) | 32元 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 229 Dirham (167元) | 425元 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 Dirham (27元) | 30元 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 Dirham (22元) | 37元 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 Dirham (16元) | 38元 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Dirham (8元) | 10元 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 Dirham (13元) | 14元 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 Dirham (30元) | 59元 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 207 Dirham (152元) | 159元 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 108 Dirham (79元) | 86元 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 315 Dirham (231元) | 723元 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 279 Dirham (204元) | 375元 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 71 Dirham (52元) | 60元 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 Dirham (15元) | 34元 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Dirham (28元) | 34元 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 6,476 Dirham (4,738元) | 3,310元 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.68 Dirham (1.23元) | 0.98元 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 285 Dirham (209元) | 300元 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham (24元) | 20元 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Morocco is 20% cheaper than in China
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