Cost of living in Morocco compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Morocco | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 86 Dirham (₨692) | ₨384 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60 Dirham (₨486) | ₨353 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38 Dirham (₨307) | ₨173 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Dirham (₨83) | ₨58 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20 Dirham (₨159) | ₨85 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Dirham (₨62) | ₨47 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63 Dirham (₨510) | ₨262 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Dirham (₨121) | ₨164 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Dirham (₨63) | ₨32 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Dirham (₨185) | ₨173 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 122 Dirham (₨986) | ₨796 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 Dirham (₨108) | ₨98 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.46 Dirham (₨44) | ₨40 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Morocco | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,617 Dirham (₨77,718) | ₨54,213 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,023 Dirham (₨40,593) | ₨33,306 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 731 Dirham (₨5,909) | ₨4,784 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,478 Dirham (₨60,436) | ₨33,154 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,994 Dirham (₨32,274) | ₨18,976 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 561 Dirham (₨4,537) | ₨5,231 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 235 Dirham (₨1,898) | ₨646 | + 194% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,235 Dirham (₨26,141) | ₨31,090 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,780 Dirham (₨14,385) | ₨11,916 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 103 Dirham (₨832) | ₨571 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 Dirham (₨366) | ₨578 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Morocco | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 538 Dirham (₨4,352) | ₨2,290 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 629 Dirham (₨5,081) | ₨2,801 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,023 Dirham (₨8,268) | ₨4,377 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 940 Dirham (₨7,595) | ₨3,238 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Morocco | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 253,554 Dirham (₨2,049,057) | ₨1,723,340 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 Dirham (₨124) | ₨105 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 250 Dirham (₨2,020) | ₨910 | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Morocco | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 Dirham (₨366) | ₨155 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 132 Dirham (₨1,064) | ₨289 | + 268% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 297 Dirham (₨2,403) | ₨924 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 118 Dirham (₨950) | ₨381 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 Dirham (₨354) | ₨204 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 46 Dirham (₨370) | ₨288 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Dirham (₨165) | ₨178 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Dirham (₨221) | ₨94 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 74 Dirham (₨596) | ₨323 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Morocco | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 229 Dirham (₨1,854) | ₨1,414 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110 Dirham (₨888) | ₨624 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 451 Dirham (₨3,648) | ₨1,372 | + 166% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 515 Dirham (₨4,162) | ₨1,861 | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 103 Dirham (₨829) | ₨817 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Dirham (₨260) | ₨216 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45 Dirham (₨361) | ₨179 | + 102% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,352 Dirham (₨43,251) | ₨53,125 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.15 Dirham (₨9) | ₨1.29 | + 621% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 459 Dirham (₨3,709) | ₨1,478 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 37 Dirham (₨296) | ₨286 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,220 prices entered by 1,342 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 52% more expensive than in India
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