Cost of living in Morocco compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 24% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Dirham (COL$25,168) | COL$22,837 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 56 Dirham (COL$23,477) | COL$17,780 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Dirham (COL$11,162) | COL$7,513 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (COL$3,107) | COL$2,750 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dirham (COL$5,405) | COL$5,360 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.28 Dirham (COL$2,215) | COL$2,693 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35 Dirham (COL$14,862) | COL$8,106 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Dirham (COL$5,227) | COL$5,277 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.27 Dirham (COL$2,209) | COL$2,118 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Dirham (COL$8,839) | COL$3,014 | + 193% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Dirham (COL$42,128) | COL$40,216 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 Dirham (COL$4,741) | COL$4,297 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.63 Dirham (COL$1,940) | COL$2,137 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 28% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,834 Dirham (COL$3,285,029) | COL$2,565,890 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,140 Dirham (COL$1,735,828) | COL$1,254,940 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 551 Dirham (COL$230,990) | COL$237,650 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,206 Dirham (COL$1,763,545) | COL$1,491,220 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,488 Dirham (COL$1,043,134) | COL$844,029 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 370 Dirham (COL$155,172) | COL$160,965 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 259 Dirham (COL$108,628) | COL$69,308 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,388 Dirham (COL$1,420,606) | COL$1,214,430 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 998 Dirham (COL$418,407) | COL$339,555 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 69 Dirham (COL$28,735) | COL$18,655 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 Dirham (COL$13,298) | COL$10,729 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 35% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 417 Dirham (COL$175,069) | COL$177,025 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 389 Dirham (COL$162,991) | COL$105,344 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 746 Dirham (COL$312,942) | COL$254,707 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 683 Dirham (COL$286,560) | COL$209,150 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 6% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 226,872 Dirham (COL$95,133,919) | COL$59,587,200 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (COL$4,068) | COL$2,346 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 212 Dirham (COL$88,814) | COL$132,026 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 19% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 Dirham (COL$18,447) | COL$15,837 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 118 Dirham (COL$49,344) | COL$14,032 | + 252% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 197 Dirham (COL$82,573) | COL$83,270 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 Dirham (COL$11,483) | COL$17,563 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 Dirham (COL$13,560) | COL$12,646 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 Dirham (COL$16,672) | COL$16,099 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Dirham (COL$5,025) | COL$6,068 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 Dirham (COL$7,648) | COL$4,709 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 Dirham (COL$20,298) | COL$21,567 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 52% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 216 Dirham (COL$90,400) | COL$32,880 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 109 Dirham (COL$45,536) | COL$24,406 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 438 Dirham (COL$183,824) | COL$91,233 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 266 Dirham (COL$111,450) | COL$90,183 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 77 Dirham (COL$32,264) | COL$22,806 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 Dirham (COL$8,641) | COL$7,958 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 Dirham (COL$12,778) | COL$3,472 | + 268% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,876 Dirham (COL$2,044,437) | COL$1,852,420 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.40 Dirham (COL$585) | COL$240 | + 144% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 263 Dirham (COL$110,249) | COL$119,295 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 Dirham (COL$14,825) | COL$8,841 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Morocco is 24% more expensive than in Colombia
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