Cost of living in Morocco compared to Hong Kong
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Morocco is 47% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Morocco | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 89 Dirham (HK$69) | HK$73 | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 57 Dirham (HK$44) | HK$45 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42 Dirham (HK$33) | HK$43 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Dirham (HK$8) | HK$26 | - 70% | |
12 eggs, large | 19 Dirham (HK$15) | HK$45 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Dirham (HK$5.83) | HK$35 | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Dirham (HK$46) | HK$104 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Dirham (HK$11) | HK$37 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Dirham (HK$5.78) | HK$34 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 Dirham (HK$16) | HK$15 | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Dirham (HK$83) | HK$154 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Dirham (HK$11) | HK$20 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.72 Dirham (HK$4.45) | HK$21 | - 79% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Morocco is 74% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Morocco | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,838 Dirham (HK$6,880) | HK$36,718 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,957 Dirham (HK$3,859) | HK$24,047 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 648 Dirham (HK$504) | HK$1,770 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,653 Dirham (HK$5,179) | HK$19,794 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,655 Dirham (HK$2,067) | HK$14,116 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 506 Dirham (HK$394) | HK$1,412 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 214 Dirham (HK$167) | HK$179 | - 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,716 Dirham (HK$2,114) | HK$3,417 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 898 Dirham (HK$699) | HK$1,093 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 94 Dirham (HK$74) | HK$97 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 88 Dirham (HK$69) | HK$96 | - 28% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Morocco is 11% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Morocco | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 334 Dirham (HK$260) | HK$627 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 540 Dirham (HK$420) | HK$332 | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 724 Dirham (HK$563) | HK$676 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 915 Dirham (HK$712) | HK$986 | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Morocco is 48% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Morocco | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 253,554 Dirham (HK$197,386) | HK$207,682 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 Dirham (HK$11) | HK$24 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 256 Dirham (HK$199) | HK$496 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Morocco is 23% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Morocco | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 39 Dirham (HK$31) | HK$35 | - 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 121 Dirham (HK$94) | HK$102 | - 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Dirham (HK$233) | HK$379 | - 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 118 Dirham (HK$91) | HK$66 | + 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Dirham (HK$26) | HK$29 | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34 Dirham (HK$26) | HK$32 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Dirham (HK$10) | HK$15 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 Dirham (HK$14) | HK$21 | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 76 Dirham (HK$59) | HK$165 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Morocco is 51% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Morocco | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 192 Dirham (HK$149) | HK$378 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 110 Dirham (HK$86) | HK$201 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 446 Dirham (HK$347) | HK$446 | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 463 Dirham (HK$360) | HK$559 | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 90 Dirham (HK$70) | HK$123 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Dirham (HK$25) | HK$45 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Dirham (HK$29) | HK$54 | - 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,352 Dirham (HK$4,166) | HK$3,000 | + 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.15 Dirham (HK$0.89) | HK$3.33 | - 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 397 Dirham (HK$309) | HK$700 | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 37 Dirham (HK$29) | HK$72 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 804 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2024.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 57% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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