Cost of living in Morocco compared to Colombia
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Morocco is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
Morocco | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54 Dirham (COL$21,936) | COL$27,104 | - 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 Dirham (COL$20,955) | COL$20,306 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 Dirham (COL$10,335) | COL$8,936 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (COL$3,008) | COL$3,115 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (COL$4,973) | COL$7,428 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Dirham (COL$2,828) | COL$3,430 | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33 Dirham (COL$13,220) | COL$9,432 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Dirham (COL$5,444) | COL$6,942 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.91 Dirham (COL$2,397) | COL$3,583 | - 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Dirham (COL$8,611) | COL$3,427 | + 151% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Dirham (COL$40,529) | COL$44,922 | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (COL$4,746) | COL$4,877 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.98 Dirham (COL$2,018) | COL$2,511 | - 20% | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Morocco is 29% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Morocco | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,954 Dirham (COL$3,225,437) | COL$2,681,400 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,433 Dirham (COL$1,797,412) | COL$1,396,560 | + 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 504 Dirham (COL$204,319) | COL$247,280 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,150 Dirham (COL$2,088,343) | COL$1,398,710 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,926 Dirham (COL$1,186,334) | COL$794,410 | + 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 316 Dirham (COL$128,184) | COL$153,516 | - 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 222 Dirham (COL$90,158) | COL$65,594 | + 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,128 Dirham (COL$1,268,264) | COL$1,371,520 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,560 Dirham (COL$632,597) | COL$356,371 | + 78% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 70 Dirham (COL$28,550) | COL$19,371 | + 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 Dirham (COL$16,283) | COL$11,327 | + 44% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Morocco is 18% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Morocco | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 314 Dirham (COL$127,214) | COL$189,720 | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 427 Dirham (COL$173,299) | COL$124,815 | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 806 Dirham (COL$326,722) | COL$298,573 | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 787 Dirham (COL$318,997) | COL$235,703 | + 35% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Morocco is 6% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Morocco | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 193,186 Dirham (COL$78,336,058) | COL$65,297,800 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Dirham (COL$4,811) | COL$3,324 | + 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 230 Dirham (COL$93,131) | COL$134,204 | - 31% | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Morocco is 21% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Morocco | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Dirham (COL$10,127) | COL$14,348 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 109 Dirham (COL$44,011) | COL$17,994 | + 145% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 210 Dirham (COL$84,962) | COL$76,426 | + 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 Dirham (COL$13,242) | COL$19,342 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50 Dirham (COL$20,328) | COL$11,026 | + 84% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Dirham (COL$12,205) | COL$16,130 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Dirham (COL$3,484) | COL$6,352 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 Dirham (COL$7,049) | COL$5,167 | + 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 Dirham (COL$14,804) | COL$24,143 | - 39% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Morocco is 33% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Morocco | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 166 Dirham (COL$67,363) | COL$36,593 | + 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 90 Dirham (COL$36,357) | COL$24,497 | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 433 Dirham (COL$175,519) | COL$93,192 | + 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 377 Dirham (COL$152,818) | COL$99,856 | + 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 Dirham (COL$31,531) | COL$26,124 | + 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Dirham (COL$9,019) | COL$8,799 | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Dirham (COL$11,555) | COL$4,011 | + 188% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,628 Dirham (COL$1,471,268) | COL$2,405,540 | - 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30 Dirham (COL$528) | COL$227 | + 132% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 432 Dirham (COL$175,316) | COL$108,150 | + 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 Dirham (COL$13,926) | COL$8,218 | + 69% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2022.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 12% more expensive than in Colombia
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