- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Morocco compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 12% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 Dirham (COL$16,209) | COL$12,080 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 52 Dirham (COL$17,147) | COL$15,341 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Dirham (COL$8,739) | COL$7,026 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (COL$2,314) | COL$2,526 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dirham (COL$4,099) | COL$4,840 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.24 Dirham (COL$1,717) | COL$2,680 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 39 Dirham (COL$12,695) | COL$7,108 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Dirham (COL$3,399) | COL$5,051 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.64 Dirham (COL$1,520) | COL$2,195 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Dirham (COL$7,486) | COL$2,685 | + 179% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 84 Dirham (COL$27,426) | COL$34,105 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (COL$3,863) | COL$3,681 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.41 Dirham (COL$1,773) | COL$2,232 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 8% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,405 Dirham (COL$2,099,974) | COL$2,586,720 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,422 Dirham (COL$1,121,815) | COL$1,443,710 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 732 Dirham (COL$240,139) | COL$315,468 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,605 Dirham (COL$1,510,005) | COL$1,577,910 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,999 Dirham (COL$983,277) | COL$937,378 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 443 Dirham (COL$145,209) | COL$211,574 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 208 Dirham (COL$68,160) | COL$70,388 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,388 Dirham (COL$1,438,543) | COL$1,293,540 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,237 Dirham (COL$405,688) | COL$301,502 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 Dirham (COL$16,691) | COL$19,186 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 Dirham (COL$22,829) | COL$12,879 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 7% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 387 Dirham (COL$126,947) | COL$169,893 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 368 Dirham (COL$120,510) | COL$125,537 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 764 Dirham (COL$250,601) | COL$254,018 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 736 Dirham (COL$241,337) | COL$227,340 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 17% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,868 Dirham (COL$70,121,212) | COL$58,886,400 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham (COL$3,443) | COL$2,405 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 159 Dirham (COL$52,191) | COL$114,680 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 27% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42 Dirham (COL$13,788) | COL$16,914 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 91 Dirham (COL$29,969) | COL$20,480 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 229 Dirham (COL$74,923) | COL$111,187 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 Dirham (COL$12,455) | COL$17,751 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 Dirham (COL$9,614) | COL$12,904 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 Dirham (COL$7,598) | COL$15,155 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dirham (COL$3,169) | COL$6,365 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Dirham (COL$5,226) | COL$3,950 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 Dirham (COL$12,556) | COL$17,601 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 29% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 Dirham (COL$65,600) | COL$54,586 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110 Dirham (COL$36,201) | COL$23,891 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 346 Dirham (COL$113,488) | COL$142,991 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 298 Dirham (COL$97,866) | COL$100,681 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 71 Dirham (COL$23,403) | COL$19,271 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 Dirham (COL$6,832) | COL$6,081 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39 Dirham (COL$12,667) | COL$6,734 | + 88% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 6,314 Dirham (COL$2,070,220) | COL$1,614,850 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.68 Dirham (COL$549) | COL$219 | + 151% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 302 Dirham (COL$98,949) | COL$106,942 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham (COL$10,733) | COL$5,157 | + 108% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
327.871
COP
/
MAD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,549 prices entered by 728 different people.
Cost of living in Morocco is about the same as in Colombia
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