Cost of living in Morocco compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 36% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Morocco | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54 Dirham (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 244 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 Dirham (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 138 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 Dirham (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 64 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 23 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 37 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Dirham (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 25 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33 Dirham (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 75 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Dirham (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 47 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.91 Dirham (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 27 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Dirham (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 25 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Dirham (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 265 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 33 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.98 Dirham (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 21 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Morocco | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,954 Dirham (Mex$ 15,765) | Mex$ 18,913 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,433 Dirham (Mex$ 8,785) | Mex$ 9,446 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 504 Dirham (Mex$ 999) | Mex$ 1,089 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,150 Dirham (Mex$ 10,207) | Mex$ 11,669 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,926 Dirham (Mex$ 5,798) | Mex$ 6,034 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 316 Dirham (Mex$ 627) | Mex$ 844 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 222 Dirham (Mex$ 441) | Mex$ 402 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,128 Dirham (Mex$ 6,199) | Mex$ 7,396 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,560 Dirham (Mex$ 3,092) | Mex$ 2,437 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 70 Dirham (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 115 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 Dirham (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 109 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Morocco | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 314 Dirham (Mex$ 622) | Mex$ 917 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 427 Dirham (Mex$ 847) | Mex$ 652 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 806 Dirham (Mex$ 1,597) | Mex$ 1,593 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 787 Dirham (Mex$ 1,559) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Morocco | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 193,186 Dirham (Mex$ 382,872) | Mex$ 332,628 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Dirham (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 Dirham (Mex$ 455) | Mex$ 504 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Morocco | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Dirham (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 84 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 109 Dirham (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 199 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 210 Dirham (Mex$ 415) | Mex$ 580 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 Dirham (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 76 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50 Dirham (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 55 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Dirham (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 58 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Dirham (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 30 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 Dirham (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 32 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 Dirham (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 231 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Morocco | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 166 Dirham (Mex$ 329) | Mex$ 318 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 Dirham (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 156 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 433 Dirham (Mex$ 858) | Mex$ 742 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 377 Dirham (Mex$ 747) | Mex$ 741 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 Dirham (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 149 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Dirham (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 82 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Dirham (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 42 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,628 Dirham (Mex$ 7,191) | Mex$ 12,133 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30 Dirham (Mex$ 2.58) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 432 Dirham (Mex$ 857) | Mex$ 909 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 Dirham (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 67 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Morocco is 11% cheaper than in Mexico
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