- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Morocco compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 50% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 Dirham (€4.61) | €13 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 52 Dirham (€4.86) | €8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Dirham (€2.47) | €4.49 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (€0.66) | €1.29 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (€1.16) | €3.88 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.24 Dirham (€0.49) | €2.18 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 Dirham (€3.72) | €6 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Dirham (€0.97) | €2.07 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.68 Dirham (€0.43) | €1.33 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Dirham (€2.09) | €1.33 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 82 Dirham (€8) | €8 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (€1.09) | €1.94 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.39 Dirham (€0.50) | €1.24 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 46% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,355 Dirham (€590) | €1,299 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,360 Dirham (€312) | €881 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 775 Dirham (€72) | €132 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,530 Dirham (€420) | €763 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,955 Dirham (€274) | €527 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 538 Dirham (€50) | €124 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 214 Dirham (€20) | €23 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,097 Dirham (€380) | €392 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,066 Dirham (€99) | €113 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 55 Dirham (€5.12) | €4.48 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71 Dirham (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 21% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 444 Dirham (€41) | €85 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 358 Dirham (€33) | €33 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 783 Dirham (€73) | €92 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 725 Dirham (€67) | €112 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 34% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 209,879 Dirham (€19,473) | €19,683 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham (€0.98) | €1.52 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 Dirham (€15) | €36 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 54% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Dirham (€4.66) | €10 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Dirham (€7) | €9 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 229 Dirham (€21) | €86 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 Dirham (€3.44) | €5.09 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 Dirham (€2.77) | €3.59 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 Dirham (€2.09) | €2.95 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Dirham (€1.03) | €2.24 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 Dirham (€1.63) | €2.00 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 Dirham (€3.80) | €18 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 207 Dirham (€19) | €33 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 108 Dirham (€10) | €17 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 315 Dirham (€29) | €64 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 279 Dirham (€26) | €64 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 71 Dirham (€7) | €9 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 Dirham (€1.92) | €1.58 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Dirham (€3.52) | €4.97 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 6,476 Dirham (€601) | €458 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.68 Dirham (€0.16) | €0.24 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 285 Dirham (€26) | €57 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham (€3.03) | €5.31 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Morocco is 42% cheaper than in Italy
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