- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Morocco compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 Dirham (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 120 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 95 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Dirham (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 67 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 19 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 31 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.19 Dirham (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 43 Dirham (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 62 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 38 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.69 Dirham (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 24 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Dirham (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 21 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 Dirham (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 223 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 25 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.34 Dirham (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,484 Dirham (Mex$ 13,653) | Mex$ 19,574 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,434 Dirham (Mex$ 7,230) | Mex$ 10,212 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 856 Dirham (Mex$ 1,802) | Mex$ 1,590 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,420 Dirham (Mex$ 9,307) | Mex$ 11,923 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,853 Dirham (Mex$ 6,008) | Mex$ 6,753 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 538 Dirham (Mex$ 1,133) | Mex$ 1,354 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 217 Dirham (Mex$ 458) | Mex$ 381 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,821 Dirham (Mex$ 8,046) | Mex$ 8,039 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,012 Dirham (Mex$ 2,130) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 Dirham (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 105 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 65 Dirham (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 87 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 465 Dirham (Mex$ 978) | Mex$ 811 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 374 Dirham (Mex$ 788) | Mex$ 667 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 777 Dirham (Mex$ 1,637) | Mex$ 1,489 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 777 Dirham (Mex$ 1,637) | Mex$ 1,283 | + 28% | |
| 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 | 211,464 Dirham (Mex$ 445,280) | Mex$ 313,588 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 168 Dirham (Mex$ 353) | Mex$ 457 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 1% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Dirham (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 75 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Dirham (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 189 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 227 Dirham (Mex$ 478) | Mex$ 548 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 Dirham (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 70 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Dirham (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 48 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 Dirham (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 54 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Dirham (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 27 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Dirham (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 30 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 Dirham (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 124 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 190 Dirham (Mex$ 399) | Mex$ 378 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 Dirham (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 136 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 252 Dirham (Mex$ 530) | Mex$ 1,204 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 257 Dirham (Mex$ 540) | Mex$ 742 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 Dirham (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 103 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Dirham (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 54 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Dirham (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 44 | + 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 6,476 Dirham (Mex$ 13,636) | Mex$ 10,278 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.82 Dirham (Mex$ 3.83) | Mex$ 2.28 | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 299 Dirham (Mex$ 630) | Mex$ 724 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 52 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.106
MXN
/
MAD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,511 prices entered by 1,294 different people.
Cost of living in Morocco is about the same as in Mexico
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