Cost of living in Morocco compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63 Dirham (₨469) | ₨391 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 Dirham (₨376) | ₨280 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26 Dirham (₨189) | ₨141 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (₨54) | ₨53 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (₨89) | ₨72 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.77 Dirham (₨35) | ₨37 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38 Dirham (₨282) | ₨215 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Dirham (₨78) | ₨141 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.47 Dirham (₨33) | ₨28 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Dirham (₨156) | ₨127 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 Dirham (₨736) | ₨825 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (₨88) | ₨84 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.73 Dirham (₨35) | ₨35 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,642 Dirham (₨49,210) | ₨31,319 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,468 Dirham (₨25,695) | ₨20,070 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 502 Dirham (₨3,721) | ₨4,179 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,764 Dirham (₨27,888) | ₨23,911 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,302 Dirham (₨17,059) | ₨13,849 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 354 Dirham (₨2,626) | ₨3,140 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 230 Dirham (₨1,704) | ₨741 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,255 Dirham (₨31,522) | ₨30,622 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,108 Dirham (₨8,208) | ₨10,743 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 65 Dirham (₨484) | ₨375 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 201 Dirham (₨1,493) | ₨325 | + 359% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 392 Dirham (₨2,906) | ₨2,357 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 554 Dirham (₨4,102) | ₨2,587 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 798 Dirham (₨5,910) | ₨3,785 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 817 Dirham (₨6,050) | ₨2,802 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,184 Dirham (₨1,483,198) | ₨933,670 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (₨78) | ₨76 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 176 Dirham (₨1,301) | ₨1,212 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47 Dirham (₨347) | ₨108 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 79 Dirham (₨588) | ₨209 | + 181% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 235 Dirham (₨1,741) | ₨987 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 44 Dirham (₨326) | ₨248 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 Dirham (₨244) | ₨172 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 Dirham (₨216) | ₨234 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Dirham (₨81) | ₨151 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 Dirham (₨96) | ₨67 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 32 Dirham (₨237) | ₨243 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 197 Dirham (₨1,457) | ₨1,193 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 106 Dirham (₨789) | ₨468 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 496 Dirham (₨3,676) | ₨1,731 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 335 Dirham (₨2,481) | ₨1,919 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 67 Dirham (₨496) | ₨686 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 Dirham (₨214) | ₨220 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42 Dirham (₨310) | ₨226 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,674 Dirham (₨49,450) | ₨33,881 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39 Dirham (₨2.91) | ₨3.76 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 273 Dirham (₨2,023) | ₨1,977 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 Dirham (₨249) | ₨245 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Morocco is 29% more expensive than in India
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