Cost of living in Morocco compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Morocco | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 85 Dirham (₨717) | ₨375 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 56 Dirham (₨470) | ₨343 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 Dirham (₨250) | ₨174 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Dirham (₨82) | ₨61 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Dirham (₨155) | ₨98 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Dirham (₨61) | ₨48 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 66 Dirham (₨556) | ₨266 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Dirham (₨129) | ₨194 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Dirham (₨65) | ₨37 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Dirham (₨198) | ₨160 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 138 Dirham (₨1,165) | ₨955 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 15 Dirham (₨124) | ₨98 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Dirham (₨52) | ₨41 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Morocco | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,966 Dirham (₨75,925) | ₨42,544 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,446 Dirham (₨46,124) | ₨26,841 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 650 Dirham (₨5,507) | ₨5,464 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,996 Dirham (₨50,781) | ₨26,559 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,416 Dirham (₨20,459) | ₨15,794 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 440 Dirham (₨3,726) | ₨4,914 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Dirham (₨1,695) | ₨679 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,415 Dirham (₨20,451) | ₨26,848 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,085 Dirham (₨9,189) | ₨11,529 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 57 Dirham (₨479) | ₨431 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Dirham (₨352) | ₨389 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Morocco | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 371 Dirham (₨3,138) | ₨2,496 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 409 Dirham (₨3,464) | ₨2,662 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 663 Dirham (₨5,617) | ₨4,055 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,240 Dirham (₨10,504) | ₨2,866 | + 266% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 29% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Morocco | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,491 Dirham (₨402,177) | ₨1,974,040 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 Dirham (₨119) | ₨102 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 114 Dirham (₨963) | ₨1,205 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Morocco | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 Dirham (₨293) | ₨102 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 108 Dirham (₨911) | ₨266 | + 242% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 261 Dirham (₨2,208) | ₨1,122 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 158 Dirham (₨1,335) | ₨364 | + 267% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 Dirham (₨304) | ₨236 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Dirham (₨322) | ₨277 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Dirham (₨98) | ₨183 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Dirham (₨139) | ₨85 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 Dirham (₨475) | ₨311 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Morocco | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124 Dirham (₨1,048) | ₨1,587 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110 Dirham (₨935) | ₨660 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 484 Dirham (₨4,096) | ₨1,730 | + 137% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 585 Dirham (₨4,950) | ₨2,207 | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 Dirham (₨659) | ₨578 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 Dirham (₨263) | ₨205 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42 Dirham (₨352) | ₨197 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,967 Dirham (₨25,128) | ₨46,790 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.50 Dirham (₨47) | ₨10 | + 364% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 383 Dirham (₨3,245) | ₨1,682 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39 Dirham (₨329) | ₨297 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,074 prices entered by 820 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 30% more expensive than in India
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