- 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 | 61 Dirham (€5.47) | €16 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (€4.77) | €8 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Dirham (€2.48) | €6 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (€0.66) | €1.18 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 Dirham (€1.22) | €4.10 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.92 Dirham (€0.53) | €2.70 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 37 Dirham (€3.30) | €7 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham (€1.01) | €2.55 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.67 Dirham (€0.42) | €1.82 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 24 Dirham (€2.13) | €2.13 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 84 Dirham (€8) | €9 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (€1.06) | €1.95 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.40 Dirham (€0.49) | €1.18 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 63% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,802 Dirham (€613) | €2,193 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,512 Dirham (€317) | €1,567 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 633 Dirham (€57) | €143 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,171 Dirham (€376) | €971 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,727 Dirham (€246) | €841 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 425 Dirham (€38) | €100 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 243 Dirham (€22) | €24 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,204 Dirham (€379) | €373 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,285 Dirham (€116) | €109 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 Dirham (€4.75) | €8 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 67 Dirham (€6) | €15 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 31% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 489 Dirham (€44) | €90 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 371 Dirham (€33) | €39 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 743 Dirham (€67) | €104 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 757 Dirham (€68) | €139 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 53% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 222,406 Dirham (€20,052) | €23,868 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (€0.92) | €1.41 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 169 Dirham (€15) | €67 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 37% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42 Dirham (€3.79) | €5.86 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 91 Dirham (€8) | €7 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 221 Dirham (€20) | €26 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 Dirham (€3.42) | €4.85 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 Dirham (€2.60) | €4.05 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 Dirham (€2.55) | €4.00 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dirham (€0.89) | €1.86 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Dirham (€1.48) | €2.24 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 Dirham (€4.16) | €23 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 52% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 210 Dirham (€19) | €44 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 114 Dirham (€10) | €21 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 338 Dirham (€30) | €87 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 314 Dirham (€28) | €69 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 72 Dirham (€7) | €11 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Dirham (€1.80) | €4.09 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Dirham (€3.42) | €6 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,056 Dirham (€456) | €474 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.59 Dirham (€0.14) | €0.40 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 285 Dirham (€26) | €55 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (€2.93) | €8 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 55% cheaper than in France
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