- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Morocco compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 13% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 Dirham (COL$17,190) | COL$12,187 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (COL$17,662) | COL$15,791 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Dirham (COL$8,882) | COL$7,530 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (COL$2,346) | COL$2,461 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (COL$4,101) | COL$4,986 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.19 Dirham (COL$1,738) | COL$2,883 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 43 Dirham (COL$14,329) | COL$7,130 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham (COL$3,528) | COL$5,174 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.69 Dirham (COL$1,570) | COL$2,198 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Dirham (COL$7,494) | COL$2,803 | + 167% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 Dirham (COL$30,748) | COL$36,809 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (COL$3,856) | COL$3,603 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.34 Dirham (COL$1,787) | COL$2,165 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 9% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,484 Dirham (COL$2,170,199) | COL$2,612,900 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,434 Dirham (COL$1,149,255) | COL$1,443,400 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 856 Dirham (COL$286,465) | COL$320,060 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,420 Dirham (COL$1,479,424) | COL$1,690,550 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,853 Dirham (COL$954,934) | COL$957,446 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 538 Dirham (COL$180,098) | COL$247,103 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 217 Dirham (COL$72,766) | COL$75,774 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,821 Dirham (COL$1,278,988) | COL$1,322,900 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,012 Dirham (COL$338,637) | COL$298,877 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 Dirham (COL$17,486) | COL$21,344 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 65 Dirham (COL$21,806) | COL$13,470 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 2% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 465 Dirham (COL$155,520) | COL$164,508 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 374 Dirham (COL$125,258) | COL$122,398 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 777 Dirham (COL$260,190) | COL$255,168 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 777 Dirham (COL$260,148) | COL$225,757 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 15% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 211,464 Dirham (COL$70,777,139) | COL$58,073,500 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (COL$3,513) | COL$2,388 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 168 Dirham (COL$56,120) | COL$116,485 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 24% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Dirham (COL$16,813) | COL$17,653 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Dirham (COL$26,839) | COL$18,832 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 227 Dirham (COL$76,002) | COL$97,584 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 Dirham (COL$12,398) | COL$20,207 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Dirham (COL$9,233) | COL$12,849 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 Dirham (COL$6,764) | COL$15,236 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Dirham (COL$3,750) | COL$6,151 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Dirham (COL$5,478) | COL$4,037 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 Dirham (COL$12,294) | COL$17,859 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 31% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 190 Dirham (COL$63,450) | COL$49,519 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 Dirham (COL$35,972) | COL$23,312 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 252 Dirham (COL$84,301) | COL$141,010 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 257 Dirham (COL$85,906) | COL$102,195 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 Dirham (COL$21,774) | COL$18,517 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Dirham (COL$6,614) | COL$5,906 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Dirham (COL$12,686) | COL$5,925 | + 114% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 6,476 Dirham (COL$2,167,414) | COL$1,686,760 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.82 Dirham (COL$608) | COL$249 | + 144% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 299 Dirham (COL$100,100) | COL$103,775 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (COL$10,815) | COL$5,370 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
334.701
COP
/
MAD
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Cost of living in Morocco is about the same as in Colombia
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