Cost of living in Morocco compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 53% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Morocco | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54 Dirham (€5.11) | €16 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 Dirham (€4.88) | €9 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 Dirham (€2.41) | €5.57 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (€0.70) | €1.33 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (€1.16) | €3.52 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Dirham (€0.66) | €2.48 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33 Dirham (€3.08) | €7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Dirham (€1.27) | €2.22 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.91 Dirham (€0.56) | €1.71 | - 67% | |
| 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 | 100 Dirham (€9) | €7 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (€1.11) | €1.78 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.98 Dirham (€0.47) | €1.34 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 40% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Morocco | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,954 Dirham (€752) | €1,117 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,433 Dirham (€419) | €764 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 504 Dirham (€48) | €200 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,150 Dirham (€487) | €695 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,926 Dirham (€276) | €563 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 316 Dirham (€30) | €132 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 222 Dirham (€21) | €26 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,128 Dirham (€296) | €383 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,560 Dirham (€147) | €133 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 70 Dirham (€7) | €4.29 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 Dirham (€3.79) | €10 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 15% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Morocco | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 314 Dirham (€30) | €73 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 427 Dirham (€40) | €34 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 806 Dirham (€76) | €83 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 787 Dirham (€74) | €121 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 33% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Morocco | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 193,186 Dirham (€18,255) | €25,424 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Dirham (€1.12) | €1.71 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 Dirham (€22) | €36 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Morocco | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Dirham (€2.36) | €10 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 109 Dirham (€10) | €8 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 210 Dirham (€20) | €83 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 Dirham (€3.09) | €4.82 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50 Dirham (€4.74) | €3.08 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Dirham (€2.84) | €2.84 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Dirham (€0.81) | €2.28 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 Dirham (€1.64) | €1.78 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 Dirham (€3.45) | €16 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 40% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Morocco | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 166 Dirham (€16) | €41 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 Dirham (€8) | €17 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 433 Dirham (€41) | €56 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 377 Dirham (€36) | €72 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 Dirham (€7) | €9 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Dirham (€2.10) | €1.67 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Dirham (€2.69) | €5.07 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,628 Dirham (€343) | €514 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30 Dirham (€0.12) | €0.17 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 432 Dirham (€41) | €52 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 Dirham (€3.25) | €5.84 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 39% cheaper than in Italy
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