- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 14% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 117 (58 Dirham) | 49 Dirham | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 94 (47 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 63 (31 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (9 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (15 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (10 Dirham) | 5.22 Dirham | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (30 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (18 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (12 Dirham) | 4.66 Dirham | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (10 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 220 (109 Dirham) | 84 Dirham | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (12 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (10 Dirham) | 5.38 Dirham | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 18% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,593 (9,719 Dirham) | 6,480 Dirham | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,130 (5,025 Dirham) | 3,422 Dirham | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,602 (795 Dirham) | 732 Dirham | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,111 (5,511 Dirham) | 4,605 Dirham | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,306 (3,128 Dirham) | 2,925 Dirham | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,555 (771 Dirham) | 443 Dirham | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 383 (190 Dirham) | 208 Dirham | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,133 (4,034 Dirham) | 4,388 Dirham | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,038 (1,011 Dirham) | 1,237 Dirham | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (50 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 80 (39 Dirham) | 78 Dirham | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 6% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 815 (404 Dirham) | 387 Dirham | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 644 (320 Dirham) | 348 Dirham | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,465 (727 Dirham) | 764 Dirham | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,294 (642 Dirham) | 736 Dirham | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 3% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 300,075 (148,852 Dirham) | 212,788 Dirham | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (9 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 465 (231 Dirham) | 163 Dirham | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 2% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (37 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 171 (85 Dirham) | 91 Dirham | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 531 (263 Dirham) | 229 Dirham | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 68 (34 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (23 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (25 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (14 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (14 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 120 (59 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 10% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 372 (184 Dirham) | 200 Dirham | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 137 (68 Dirham) | 110 Dirham | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,205 (598 Dirham) | 390 Dirham | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 722 (358 Dirham) | 298 Dirham | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 101 (50 Dirham) | 71 Dirham | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (27 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (22 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,406 (5,162 Dirham) | 6,314 Dirham | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.38 (1.18 Dirham) | 1.68 Dirham | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 726 (360 Dirham) | 302 Dirham | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (26 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.49605
MAD
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,815 prices entered by 1,349 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 5% more expensive than in Morocco
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