Cost of living in Morocco compared to Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Morocco is about the same as in Iraq | ||||
Morocco | Iraq | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 89 Dirham (11,587 Dinar) | 8,494 Dinar | + 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 57 Dirham (7,381 Dinar) | 7,299 Dinar | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42 Dirham (5,515 Dinar) | 5,115 Dinar | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Dirham (1,319 Dinar) | 1,562 Dinar | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | 19 Dirham (2,449 Dinar) | 2,902 Dinar | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Dirham (976 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Dirham (7,762 Dinar) | 3,689 Dinar | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Dirham (1,873 Dinar) | 1,033 Dinar | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Dirham (968 Dinar) | 928 Dinar | + 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 Dirham (2,649 Dinar) | 3,376 Dinar | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Dirham (13,927 Dinar) | 17,812 Dinar | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Dirham (1,833 Dinar) | 1,353 Dinar | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.72 Dirham (746 Dinar) | 1,103 Dinar | - 32% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Morocco is 7% cheaper than in Iraq | ||||
Morocco | Iraq | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,838 Dirham (1,152,289 Dinar) | 1,150,780 Dinar | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,957 Dirham (646,310 Dinar) | 685,960 Dinar | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 648 Dirham (84,472 Dinar) | 239,233 Dinar | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,653 Dirham (867,450 Dinar) | 687,702 Dinar | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,655 Dirham (346,161 Dinar) | 365,450 Dinar | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 506 Dirham (66,010 Dinar) | 156,166 Dinar | - 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 214 Dirham (27,893 Dinar) | 33,471 Dinar | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,716 Dirham (354,113 Dinar) | 492,291 Dinar | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 898 Dirham (117,043 Dinar) | 139,491 Dinar | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 94 Dirham (12,321 Dinar) | 11,536 Dinar | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 88 Dirham (11,519 Dinar) | 6,744 Dinar | + 71% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Morocco is about the same as in Iraq | ||||
Morocco | Iraq | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 334 Dirham (43,609 Dinar) | 36,636 Dinar | + 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 540 Dirham (70,377 Dinar) | 72,833 Dinar | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 724 Dirham (94,370 Dinar) | 96,719 Dinar | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 915 Dirham (119,245 Dinar) | 100,904 Dinar | + 18% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Morocco is 16% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Morocco | Iraq | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 253,554 Dirham (33,058,546 Dinar) | 22,331,000 Dinar | + 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 Dirham (1,760 Dinar) | 612 Dinar | + 187% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 256 Dirham (33,313 Dinar) | 40,947 Dinar | - 19% | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Morocco is about the same as in Iraq | ||||
Morocco | Iraq | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 39 Dirham (5,138 Dinar) | 6,686 Dinar | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 121 Dirham (15,782 Dinar) | 14,067 Dinar | + 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Dirham (39,094 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 118 Dirham (15,325 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 206% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Dirham (4,391 Dinar) | 3,996 Dinar | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34 Dirham (4,416 Dinar) | 5,397 Dinar | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Dirham (1,680 Dinar) | 3,252 Dinar | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 Dirham (2,338 Dinar) | 2,656 Dinar | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 76 Dirham (9,951 Dinar) | 8,809 Dinar | + 13% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Morocco is 25% cheaper than in Iraq | ||||
Morocco | Iraq | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 192 Dirham (24,979 Dinar) | 24,416 Dinar | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 110 Dirham (14,364 Dinar) | 24,908 Dinar | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 446 Dirham (58,132 Dinar) | 42,697 Dinar | + 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 463 Dirham (60,366 Dinar) | 53,886 Dinar | + 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 90 Dirham (11,730 Dinar) | 10,104 Dinar | + 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Dirham (4,205 Dinar) | 5,911 Dinar | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Dirham (4,918 Dinar) | 5,558 Dinar | - 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,352 Dirham (697,799 Dinar) | 693,561 Dinar | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.15 Dirham (150 Dinar) | 468 Dinar | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 397 Dirham (51,788 Dinar) | 53,963 Dinar | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 37 Dirham (4,863 Dinar) | 2,923 Dinar | + 66% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 531 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
130.381
IQD
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MAD
Cost of living in Morocco is about the same as in Iraq
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