- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Morocco compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 Dirham (₨388) | ₨395 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (₨393) | ₨262 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Dirham (₨199) | ₨143 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (₨53) | ₨51 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (₨92) | ₨71 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.89 Dirham (₨37) | ₨38 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41 Dirham (₨304) | ₨200 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham (₨84) | ₨139 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.65 Dirham (₨35) | ₨25 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Dirham (₨170) | ₨122 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Dirham (₨677) | ₨832 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (₨86) | ₨82 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.26 Dirham (₨39) | ₨33 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,421 Dirham (₨47,970) | ₨30,521 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,476 Dirham (₨25,966) | ₨20,593 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 750 Dirham (₨5,604) | ₨4,569 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,607 Dirham (₨34,415) | ₨24,265 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,867 Dirham (₨21,417) | ₨14,735 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 457 Dirham (₨3,413) | ₨3,625 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 211 Dirham (₨1,575) | ₨803 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,762 Dirham (₨28,109) | ₨33,889 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 842 Dirham (₨6,292) | ₨10,502 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 Dirham (₨377) | ₨395 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 64 Dirham (₨476) | ₨582 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 447 Dirham (₨3,339) | ₨2,439 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 373 Dirham (₨2,786) | ₨2,720 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 737 Dirham (₨5,507) | ₨3,791 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 793 Dirham (₨5,921) | ₨2,948 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 208,157 Dirham (₨1,555,121) | ₨879,468 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (₨78) | ₨78 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 173 Dirham (₨1,295) | ₨1,373 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 Dirham (₨388) | ₨128 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Dirham (₨594) | ₨275 | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 239 Dirham (₨1,786) | ₨1,366 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42 Dirham (₨316) | ₨252 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Dirham (₨210) | ₨177 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 Dirham (₨153) | ₨227 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Dirham (₨81) | ₨131 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Dirham (₨120) | ₨71 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 Dirham (₨270) | ₨275 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 37% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 204 Dirham (₨1,526) | ₨1,200 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 103 Dirham (₨773) | ₨475 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 306 Dirham (₨2,284) | ₨1,906 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 270 Dirham (₨2,018) | ₨1,982 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 67 Dirham (₨503) | ₨593 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 Dirham (₨143) | ₨227 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39 Dirham (₨290) | ₨206 | + 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,716 Dirham (₨42,707) | ₨38,184 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.82 Dirham (₨14) | ₨64 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 293 Dirham (₨2,186) | ₨1,874 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (₨242) | ₨257 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32,464 prices entered by 4,521 different people.
Cost of living in Morocco is about the same as in India
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