- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Morocco compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 49% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57 Dirham (€5.16) | €13 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (€4.80) | €8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26 Dirham (€2.38) | €4.32 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (€0.65) | €1.29 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dirham (€1.18) | €3.82 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.59 Dirham (€0.51) | €2.22 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 37 Dirham (€3.35) | €6 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham (€1.00) | €2.05 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.63 Dirham (€0.42) | €1.34 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Dirham (€2.07) | €1.33 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 82 Dirham (€7) | €7 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (€1.08) | €2.02 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.36 Dirham (€0.48) | €1.24 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 50% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,511 Dirham (€588) | €1,349 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,376 Dirham (€305) | €899 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 650 Dirham (€59) | €123 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,214 Dirham (€380) | €785 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,751 Dirham (€248) | €556 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 425 Dirham (€38) | €121 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 232 Dirham (€21) | €23 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,085 Dirham (€369) | €385 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,285 Dirham (€116) | €123 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 Dirham (€4.76) | €4.73 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 67 Dirham (€6) | €10 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 25% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 450 Dirham (€41) | €84 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 357 Dirham (€32) | €34 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 748 Dirham (€68) | €89 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Dirham (€63) | €119 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 35% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 218,142 Dirham (€19,692) | €20,383 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (€0.93) | €1.49 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 161 Dirham (€15) | €35 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 55% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42 Dirham (€3.80) | €9 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 91 Dirham (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 221 Dirham (€20) | €83 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 Dirham (€3.43) | €4.94 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 Dirham (€2.67) | €3.43 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 Dirham (€2.51) | €3.07 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Dirham (€0.96) | €2.20 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Dirham (€1.48) | €1.98 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 Dirham (€3.41) | €19 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 42% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 190 Dirham (€17) | €32 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 115 Dirham (€10) | €17 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 338 Dirham (€30) | €67 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 308 Dirham (€28) | €63 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 72 Dirham (€7) | €9 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Dirham (€1.80) | €1.57 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Dirham (€3.43) | €4.97 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,056 Dirham (€456) | €478 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.59 Dirham (€0.14) | €0.25 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 278 Dirham (€25) | €59 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (€2.92) | €5.27 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 44% cheaper than in Italy
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