- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Morocco compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 51% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 Dirham (€4.48) | €13 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (€4.82) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Dirham (€2.44) | €4.43 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (€0.65) | €1.28 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dirham (€1.14) | €3.91 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.22 Dirham (€0.48) | €2.21 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 39 Dirham (€3.53) | €6 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Dirham (€0.95) | €2.06 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.66 Dirham (€0.42) | €1.37 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Dirham (€2.05) | €1.39 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 84 Dirham (€8) | €7 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (€1.08) | €1.97 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.38 Dirham (€0.49) | €1.25 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,480 Dirham (€590) | €1,278 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,422 Dirham (€312) | €873 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 732 Dirham (€67) | €129 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,605 Dirham (€420) | €788 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,925 Dirham (€266) | €544 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 443 Dirham (€40) | €124 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 208 Dirham (€19) | €23 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,388 Dirham (€400) | €388 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,237 Dirham (€113) | €109 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 Dirham (€4.64) | €4.62 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 79 Dirham (€7) | €10 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 28% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 387 Dirham (€35) | €87 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 348 Dirham (€32) | €34 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 764 Dirham (€70) | €91 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 736 Dirham (€67) | €118 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 35% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 212,788 Dirham (€19,387) | €20,246 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (€0.94) | €1.51 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 168 Dirham (€15) | €36 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 56% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42 Dirham (€3.83) | €9 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 91 Dirham (€8) | €9 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 229 Dirham (€21) | €81 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 Dirham (€3.46) | €5.19 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 Dirham (€2.67) | €3.60 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 Dirham (€2.11) | €3.06 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dirham (€0.88) | €2.30 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Dirham (€1.45) | €1.96 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 Dirham (€3.49) | €18 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 Dirham (€18) | €33 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110 Dirham (€10) | €17 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 390 Dirham (€36) | €67 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 298 Dirham (€27) | €63 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 71 Dirham (€7) | €9 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 Dirham (€1.90) | €1.58 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 37 Dirham (€3.38) | €4.89 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,972 Dirham (€544) | €462 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.59 Dirham (€0.14) | €0.24 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 302 Dirham (€27) | €59 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham (€2.98) | €5.30 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 43% cheaper than in Italy
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