Cost of living in Morocco compared to France
Currency:
Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Morocco is 57% cheaper than in France | ||||
Morocco | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 Dirham (€4.95) | €18 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (€5.03) | €10 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 Dirham (€2.43) | €5.58 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (€0.69) | €1.09 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (€1.19) | €3.99 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Dirham (€0.69) | €3.14 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33 Dirham (€3.11) | €9 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Dirham (€1.16) | €3.17 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.29 Dirham (€0.50) | €2.15 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Dirham (€2.02) | €1.88 | + 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Dirham (€10) | €8 | + 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (€1.15) | €2.34 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.84 Dirham (€0.56) | €1.22 | - 54% | |
Housing | - 48% | |||
Housing in Morocco is 48% cheaper than in France | ||||
Morocco | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,995 Dirham (€666) | €1,516 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,365 Dirham (€416) | €1,272 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 504 Dirham (€48) | €137 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,928 Dirham (€469) | €939 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,926 Dirham (€279) | €577 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 875 Dirham (€83) | €82 | + 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 222 Dirham (€21) | €26 | - 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,128 Dirham (€298) | €387 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,560 Dirham (€149) | €81 | + 85% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 70 Dirham (€7) | €7 | - 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 Dirham (€4.24) | €15 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Morocco is 24% cheaper than in France | ||||
Morocco | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 347 Dirham (€33) | €95 | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 445 Dirham (€42) | €38 | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 861 Dirham (€82) | €87 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 787 Dirham (€75) | €129 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Morocco is 43% cheaper than in France | ||||
Morocco | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,148 Dirham (€20,304) | €25,940 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 Dirham (€1.30) | €1.89 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 230 Dirham (€22) | €55 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Morocco is 14% cheaper than in France | ||||
Morocco | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Dirham (€2.38) | €5.60 | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 109 Dirham (€10) | €5.30 | + 95% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 210 Dirham (€20) | €25 | - 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 Dirham (€3.11) | €4.65 | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50 Dirham (€4.78) | €4.01 | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Dirham (€2.87) | €3.17 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Dirham (€0.82) | €1.85 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 Dirham (€1.66) | €2.21 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 Dirham (€3.48) | €20 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Morocco is 43% cheaper than in France | ||||
Morocco | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 166 Dirham (€16) | €42 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 90 Dirham (€9) | €21 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 433 Dirham (€41) | €73 | - 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 377 Dirham (€36) | €59 | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 Dirham (€7) | €10 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Dirham (€2.12) | €3.78 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Dirham (€2.71) | €5.47 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,628 Dirham (€346) | €459 | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30 Dirham (€0.12) | €0.27 | - 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 432 Dirham (€41) | €38 | + 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 Dirham (€3.37) | €10 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 46% |
These prices were last updated on July 05, 2022.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 46% cheaper than in France
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