Cost of living in Morocco compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 45% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Dirham (€5.62) | €13 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 56 Dirham (€5.20) | €8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Dirham (€2.47) | €4.42 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (€0.69) | €1.27 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dirham (€1.20) | €3.54 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.28 Dirham (€0.49) | €2.21 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35 Dirham (€3.29) | €7 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Dirham (€1.16) | €2.00 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.27 Dirham (€0.49) | €1.26 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Dirham (€1.96) | €1.32 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Dirham (€9) | €7 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 Dirham (€1.05) | €1.84 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.63 Dirham (€0.43) | €1.06 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 43% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,834 Dirham (€728) | €1,130 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,140 Dirham (€385) | €847 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 551 Dirham (€51) | €124 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,206 Dirham (€391) | €842 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,488 Dirham (€231) | €548 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 370 Dirham (€34) | €88 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 259 Dirham (€24) | €26 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,388 Dirham (€315) | €362 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 998 Dirham (€93) | €111 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 69 Dirham (€6) | €5.63 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 Dirham (€2.95) | €10 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 18% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 417 Dirham (€39) | €80 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 389 Dirham (€36) | €33 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 746 Dirham (€69) | €78 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 683 Dirham (€64) | €109 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 30% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 226,872 Dirham (€21,085) | €23,318 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (€0.90) | €1.43 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 212 Dirham (€20) | €36 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 33% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 Dirham (€4.09) | €4.85 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 118 Dirham (€11) | €8 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 197 Dirham (€18) | €72 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 Dirham (€2.55) | €5.15 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 Dirham (€3.01) | €3.09 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 Dirham (€3.70) | €2.56 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Dirham (€1.11) | €2.03 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 Dirham (€1.70) | €1.84 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 Dirham (€4.50) | €17 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 216 Dirham (€20) | €33 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 109 Dirham (€10) | €18 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 438 Dirham (€41) | €102 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 266 Dirham (€25) | €66 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 77 Dirham (€7) | €9 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 Dirham (€1.92) | €1.62 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 Dirham (€2.83) | €4.86 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,876 Dirham (€453) | €460 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.40 Dirham (€0.13) | €0.16 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 263 Dirham (€24) | €50 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 Dirham (€3.29) | €5.57 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 38% cheaper than in Italy
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