- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Morocco compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 48% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 Dirham (€4.74) | €13 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (€4.85) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26 Dirham (€2.36) | €4.51 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (€0.65) | €1.29 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (€1.13) | €3.66 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.77 Dirham (€0.44) | €2.07 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41 Dirham (€3.74) | €7 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham (€1.02) | €1.95 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.65 Dirham (€0.43) | €1.20 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Dirham (€2.13) | €1.36 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 Dirham (€8) | €8 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 Dirham (€1.06) | €1.90 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.19 Dirham (€0.48) | €1.10 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 46% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,753 Dirham (€621) | €1,322 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,696 Dirham (€340) | €893 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 783 Dirham (€72) | €134 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,774 Dirham (€439) | €809 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,077 Dirham (€283) | €547 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 497 Dirham (€46) | €101 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 218 Dirham (€20) | €24 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,730 Dirham (€343) | €368 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 794 Dirham (€73) | €110 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 Dirham (€4.74) | €4.41 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 Dirham (€5.56) | €10 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 20% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 430 Dirham (€40) | €81 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 376 Dirham (€35) | €34 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 761 Dirham (€70) | €96 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 887 Dirham (€81) | €122 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 35% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 208,157 Dirham (€19,136) | €21,830 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (€0.96) | €1.54 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 175 Dirham (€16) | €35 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 53% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 Dirham (€4.78) | €9 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Dirham (€7) | €9 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 239 Dirham (€22) | €85 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42 Dirham (€3.89) | €5.20 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Dirham (€2.58) | €3.57 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 Dirham (€1.88) | €3.34 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Dirham (€0.99) | €2.11 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Dirham (€1.48) | €2.02 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 Dirham (€3.33) | €18 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 202 Dirham (€19) | €35 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 105 Dirham (€10) | €17 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 306 Dirham (€28) | €71 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 270 Dirham (€25) | €68 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Dirham (€6) | €9 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Dirham (€1.81) | €1.63 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39 Dirham (€3.62) | €5.21 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,716 Dirham (€526) | €454 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.03 Dirham (€0.19) | €0.20 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 287 Dirham (€26) | €65 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (€2.98) | €5.37 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Morocco is 42% cheaper than in Italy
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