Cost of living in Morocco compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Morocco | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 Dirham (₨403) | ₨330 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (₨409) | ₨293 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 Dirham (₨197) | ₨163 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (₨57) | ₨54 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (₨96) | ₨82 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Dirham (₨56) | ₨42 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33 Dirham (₨252) | ₨216 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Dirham (₨94) | ₨152 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.29 Dirham (₨41) | ₨29 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Dirham (₨164) | ₨149 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Dirham (₨774) | ₨771 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (₨95) | ₨87 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.84 Dirham (₨45) | ₨35 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Morocco | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,995 Dirham (₨54,169) | ₨30,539 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,365 Dirham (₨33,806) | ₨20,122 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 504 Dirham (₨3,902) | ₨4,477 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,150 Dirham (₨39,883) | ₨22,933 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,926 Dirham (₨22,657) | ₨14,192 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 316 Dirham (₨2,448) | ₨3,664 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 222 Dirham (₨1,722) | ₨511 | + 237% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,128 Dirham (₨24,221) | ₨29,219 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,560 Dirham (₨12,081) | ₨12,383 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 70 Dirham (₨545) | ₨416 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 Dirham (₨311) | ₨320 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Morocco | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 347 Dirham (₨2,686) | ₨2,328 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 445 Dirham (₨3,444) | ₨2,472 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 861 Dirham (₨6,668) | ₨3,571 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 787 Dirham (₨6,092) | ₨3,002 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Morocco | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,148 Dirham (₨1,650,657) | ₨980,422 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 Dirham (₨98) | ₨108 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 Dirham (₨1,779) | ₨1,414 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Morocco | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Dirham (₨193) | ₨140 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 109 Dirham (₨841) | ₨303 | + 177% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 210 Dirham (₨1,623) | ₨1,443 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 Dirham (₨253) | ₨402 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50 Dirham (₨388) | ₨190 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Dirham (₨233) | ₨248 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Dirham (₨67) | ₨152 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 Dirham (₨135) | ₨72 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 Dirham (₨283) | ₨373 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Morocco | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 166 Dirham (₨1,287) | ₨1,357 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 Dirham (₨694) | ₨595 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 433 Dirham (₨3,352) | ₨1,516 | + 121% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 377 Dirham (₨2,919) | ₨2,086 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 Dirham (₨602) | ₨594 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Dirham (₨172) | ₨229 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Dirham (₨221) | ₨175 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,628 Dirham (₨28,098) | ₨46,652 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30 Dirham (₨10) | ₨1.29 | + 683% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 432 Dirham (₨3,348) | ₨1,530 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 Dirham (₨266) | ₨237 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2022.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 34% more expensive than in India
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