Cost of living in Mexico compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 57% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Mexico | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 263 (131 Dirham) | 52 Dirham | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 141 (70 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (32 Dirham) | 25 Dirham | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 23 (12 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 38 (19 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (12 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 82 (41 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (23 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 28 (14 Dirham) | 5.29 Dirham | + 165% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (13 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 276 (138 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 33 (17 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (11 Dirham) | 5.84 Dirham | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 16% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Mexico | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,748 (9,882 Dirham) | 6,995 Dirham | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,749 (4,878 Dirham) | 4,365 Dirham | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,081 (541 Dirham) | 504 Dirham | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,888 (5,949 Dirham) | 4,928 Dirham | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,607 (3,306 Dirham) | 2,926 Dirham | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 821 (411 Dirham) | 316 Dirham | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 398 (199 Dirham) | 222 Dirham | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,463 (3,734 Dirham) | 3,128 Dirham | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,442 (1,222 Dirham) | 1,560 Dirham | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 113 (57 Dirham) | 70 Dirham | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 118 (59 Dirham) | 45 Dirham | + 33% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 11% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Mexico | Morocco | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 934 (467 Dirham) | 347 Dirham | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 700 (350 Dirham) | 445 Dirham | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,551 (776 Dirham) | 861 Dirham | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,249 (625 Dirham) | 787 Dirham | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 9% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Mexico | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 330,130 (165,204 Dirham) | 213,148 Dirham | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 (11 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 490 (245 Dirham) | 230 Dirham | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
| Mexico | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 84 (42 Dirham) | 25 Dirham | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 187 (93 Dirham) | 109 Dirham | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 593 (297 Dirham) | 210 Dirham | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 70 (35 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (27 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (29 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (16 Dirham) | 9 Dirham | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (17 Dirham) | 17 Dirham | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 218 (109 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 198% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 13% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Mexico | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 322 (161 Dirham) | 166 Dirham | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 157 (78 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 698 (349 Dirham) | 433 Dirham | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 738 (369 Dirham) | 377 Dirham | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 153 (77 Dirham) | 78 Dirham | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (41 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (22 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,815 (6,413 Dirham) | 3,628 Dirham | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.31 (1.16 Dirham) | 1.30 Dirham | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 978 (489 Dirham) | 432 Dirham | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 67 (33 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.500
MAD
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MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,894 prices entered by 1,114 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 13% more expensive than in Morocco
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