- 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 | 56 Dirham (€5.16) | €16 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (€4.88) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Dirham (€2.50) | €6 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (€0.66) | €1.17 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dirham (€1.17) | €4.22 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.38 Dirham (€0.50) | €2.69 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 39 Dirham (€3.55) | €7 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham (€1.03) | €2.60 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.66 Dirham (€0.43) | €1.78 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Dirham (€2.13) | €2.31 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 86 Dirham (€8) | €8 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (€1.12) | €2.07 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.19 Dirham (€0.48) | €1.12 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 63% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,420 Dirham (€591) | €2,168 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,351 Dirham (€309) | €1,437 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 676 Dirham (€62) | €152 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,402 Dirham (€405) | €980 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,791 Dirham (€257) | €773 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 419 Dirham (€39) | €102 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 221 Dirham (€20) | €23 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,408 Dirham (€406) | €344 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,133 Dirham (€104) | €107 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 Dirham (€4.86) | €7 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66 Dirham (€6) | €14 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 35% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 387 Dirham (€36) | €91 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 348 Dirham (€32) | €39 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 764 Dirham (€70) | €103 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 736 Dirham (€68) | €140 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 53% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 215,033 Dirham (€19,804) | €22,668 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (€0.95) | €1.43 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 160 Dirham (€15) | €66 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 34% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42 Dirham (€3.87) | €5.44 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 91 Dirham (€8) | €7 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 230 Dirham (€21) | €25 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 Dirham (€3.50) | €4.24 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 Dirham (€2.70) | €3.81 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 Dirham (€2.21) | €3.90 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dirham (€0.89) | €1.78 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Dirham (€1.47) | €2.24 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 Dirham (€3.53) | €22 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 46% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 201 Dirham (€19) | €42 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110 Dirham (€10) | €21 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 390 Dirham (€36) | €89 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 298 Dirham (€27) | €66 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 77 Dirham (€7) | €11 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 Dirham (€1.92) | €4.00 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Dirham (€3.54) | €6 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,204 Dirham (€479) | €467 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.59 Dirham (€0.15) | €0.23 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 294 Dirham (€27) | €55 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham (€3.00) | €8 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Morocco is 54% cheaper than in France
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