Cost of living in Morocco compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 Dirham (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 176 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 Dirham (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 110 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Dirham (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 54 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dirham (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 33 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.74 Dirham (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 23 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 31 Dirham (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 68 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Dirham (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 40 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.55 Dirham (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 24 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 26 Dirham (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 22 | + 165% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 Dirham (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 224 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 29 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.76 Dirham (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,138 Dirham (Mex$ 16,167) | Mex$ 18,735 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,596 Dirham (Mex$ 8,145) | Mex$ 8,653 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 486 Dirham (Mex$ 1,100) | Mex$ 1,280 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,566 Dirham (Mex$ 8,076) | Mex$ 10,924 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,441 Dirham (Mex$ 5,529) | Mex$ 5,644 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 322 Dirham (Mex$ 730) | Mex$ 856 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 228 Dirham (Mex$ 517) | Mex$ 378 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,853 Dirham (Mex$ 8,727) | Mex$ 7,432 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,176 Dirham (Mex$ 2,664) | Mex$ 1,945 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54 Dirham (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 101 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 145 Dirham (Mex$ 329) | Mex$ 85 | + 289% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 41% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 329 Dirham (Mex$ 744) | Mex$ 841 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 456 Dirham (Mex$ 1,032) | Mex$ 614 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 715 Dirham (Mex$ 1,619) | Mex$ 1,529 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 674 Dirham (Mex$ 1,526) | Mex$ 1,173 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 185,423 Dirham (Mex$ 419,963) | Mex$ 318,920 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 20 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 190 Dirham (Mex$ 430) | Mex$ 500 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47 Dirham (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 82 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 79 Dirham (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 200 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 225 Dirham (Mex$ 510) | Mex$ 531 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 44 Dirham (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 69 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 Dirham (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 48 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 Dirham (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 56 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Dirham (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 29 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 Dirham (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 30 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 Dirham (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 187 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 16% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 197 Dirham (Mex$ 445) | Mex$ 345 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 106 Dirham (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 139 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 496 Dirham (Mex$ 1,124) | Mex$ 966 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 335 Dirham (Mex$ 758) | Mex$ 663 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 67 Dirham (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 114 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 Dirham (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 61 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42 Dirham (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 40 | + 136% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,686 Dirham (Mex$ 15,144) | Mex$ 9,578 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39 Dirham (Mex$ 0.89) | Mex$ 1.89 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 273 Dirham (Mex$ 618) | Mex$ 907 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 Dirham (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 57 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Morocco is 7% more expensive than in Mexico
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