Cost of living in Mexico compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 13% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 214 (97 Dirham) | 77 Dirham | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 118 (53 Dirham) | 55 Dirham | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (24 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (9 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (16 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (11 Dirham) | 5.18 Dirham | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 (33 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (18 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (11 Dirham) | 5.69 Dirham | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (11 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 233 (105 Dirham) | 103 Dirham | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (13 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (9 Dirham) | 4.17 Dirham | + 121% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,939 (8,549 Dirham) | 7,830 Dirham | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,592 (3,878 Dirham) | 3,959 Dirham | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,039 (469 Dirham) | 575 Dirham | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,164 (4,588 Dirham) | 4,470 Dirham | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,892 (2,208 Dirham) | 2,405 Dirham | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 725 (327 Dirham) | 393 Dirham | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 381 (172 Dirham) | 213 Dirham | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,000 (3,160 Dirham) | 3,296 Dirham | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,031 (917 Dirham) | 1,029 Dirham | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 102 (46 Dirham) | 67 Dirham | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (41 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 22% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 847 (382 Dirham) | 316 Dirham | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 652 (294 Dirham) | 334 Dirham | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,492 (674 Dirham) | 616 Dirham | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,101 (497 Dirham) | 537 Dirham | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 342,633 (154,663 Dirham) | 199,848 Dirham | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (9 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 529 (239 Dirham) | 201 Dirham | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 7% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 82 (37 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 174 (79 Dirham) | 95 Dirham | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 518 (234 Dirham) | 196 Dirham | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 82 (37 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (23 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (25 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (13 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (13 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 190 (86 Dirham) | 47 Dirham | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 13% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 310 (140 Dirham) | 285 Dirham | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 146 (66 Dirham) | 98 Dirham | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 836 (377 Dirham) | 449 Dirham | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 681 (307 Dirham) | 345 Dirham | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 121 (55 Dirham) | 89 Dirham | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (32 Dirham) | 24 Dirham | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (17 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,977 (4,504 Dirham) | 4,876 Dirham | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.61 (1.18 Dirham) | 1.03 Dirham | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 991 (448 Dirham) | 286 Dirham | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 61 (28 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.45139
MAD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,668 prices entered by 1,268 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is about the same as in Morocco
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