- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in Morocco compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 56% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 Dirham (€4.73) | €15 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (€4.86) | €8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Dirham (€2.45) | €5.96 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (€0.65) | €1.12 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (€1.13) | €4.34 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.19 Dirham (€0.48) | €2.79 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 43 Dirham (€3.95) | €6 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham (€0.97) | €2.60 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.69 Dirham (€0.43) | €1.76 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Dirham (€2.06) | €2.08 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 Dirham (€8) | €8 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (€1.06) | €2.09 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.34 Dirham (€0.49) | €1.14 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 62% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,484 Dirham (€598) | €2,091 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,434 Dirham (€316) | €1,625 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 856 Dirham (€79) | €188 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,420 Dirham (€407) | €1,009 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,853 Dirham (€263) | €792 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 538 Dirham (€50) | €105 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 217 Dirham (€20) | €23 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,821 Dirham (€352) | €376 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,012 Dirham (€93) | €108 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 Dirham (€4.82) | €6 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 65 Dirham (€6) | €13 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 29% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 465 Dirham (€43) | €88 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 374 Dirham (€34) | €39 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 777 Dirham (€72) | €103 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 777 Dirham (€72) | €133 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 54% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 211,464 Dirham (€19,490) | €23,122 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (€0.97) | €1.50 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 168 Dirham (€15) | €68 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 34% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Dirham (€4.63) | €5.42 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Dirham (€7) | €7 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 227 Dirham (€21) | €25 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 Dirham (€3.41) | €4.34 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Dirham (€2.54) | €3.97 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 Dirham (€1.86) | €3.68 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Dirham (€1.03) | €1.79 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Dirham (€1.51) | €2.13 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 Dirham (€3.39) | €22 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 42% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 190 Dirham (€17) | €41 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 Dirham (€10) | €21 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 252 Dirham (€23) | €83 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 257 Dirham (€24) | €62 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 Dirham (€6.00) | €11 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Dirham (€1.82) | €3.95 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Dirham (€3.49) | €6 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 6,476 Dirham (€597) | €449 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.82 Dirham (€0.17) | €0.21 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 299 Dirham (€28) | €56 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (€2.98) | €8 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Morocco is 53% cheaper than in France
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