Cost of living in Morocco compared to Italy
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 46% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63 Dirham (€6) | €13 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 Dirham (€4.81) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26 Dirham (€2.42) | €4.36 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (€0.70) | €1.23 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (€1.14) | €3.39 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.77 Dirham (€0.45) | €1.96 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38 Dirham (€3.62) | €7 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Dirham (€1.00) | €1.80 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.47 Dirham (€0.42) | €1.33 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Dirham (€2.01) | €1.32 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 Dirham (€9) | €7 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (€1.13) | €1.91 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.73 Dirham (€0.45) | €1.35 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 40% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,642 Dirham (€631) | €1,316 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,468 Dirham (€329) | €931 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 502 Dirham (€48) | €117 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,764 Dirham (€357) | €812 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,302 Dirham (€219) | €616 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 354 Dirham (€34) | €87 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 230 Dirham (€22) | €23 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,255 Dirham (€404) | €337 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,108 Dirham (€105) | €109 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 65 Dirham (€6) | €4.91 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 201 Dirham (€19) | €10 | + 84% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 9% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 392 Dirham (€37) | €86 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 554 Dirham (€53) | €31 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 798 Dirham (€76) | €88 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 817 Dirham (€78) | €116 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,184 Dirham (€19,010) | €22,856 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (€1.00) | €1.56 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 176 Dirham (€17) | €36 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 44% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47 Dirham (€4.44) | €7 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 79 Dirham (€8) | €10 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 235 Dirham (€22) | €81 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 44 Dirham (€4.17) | €6 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 Dirham (€3.13) | €3.22 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 Dirham (€2.77) | €2.67 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Dirham (€1.03) | €2.27 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 Dirham (€1.23) | €1.83 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 32 Dirham (€3.04) | €16 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 197 Dirham (€19) | €37 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 106 Dirham (€10) | €17 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 496 Dirham (€47) | €95 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 335 Dirham (€32) | €63 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 67 Dirham (€6) | €9 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 Dirham (€2.74) | €1.48 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42 Dirham (€3.97) | €5.00 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,674 Dirham (€634) | €445 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39 Dirham (€0.04) | €0.15 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 273 Dirham (€26) | €60 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 Dirham (€3.18) | €5.39 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 38% cheaper than in Italy
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