- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 8% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 118 (55 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 95 (44 Dirham) | 52 Dirham | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (31 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (9 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (14 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (9 Dirham) | 5.24 Dirham | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (29 Dirham) | 40 Dirham | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (17 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (11 Dirham) | 4.68 Dirham | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (10 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 223 (104 Dirham) | 82 Dirham | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (12 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (9 Dirham) | 5.39 Dirham | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 14% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,628 (9,151 Dirham) | 6,355 Dirham | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,435 (4,865 Dirham) | 3,360 Dirham | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,611 (751 Dirham) | 775 Dirham | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,823 (5,512 Dirham) | 4,530 Dirham | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,623 (3,088 Dirham) | 2,955 Dirham | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,609 (750 Dirham) | 538 Dirham | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 383 (179 Dirham) | 214 Dirham | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,103 (3,778 Dirham) | 4,097 Dirham | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,993 (929 Dirham) | 1,066 Dirham | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 104 (48 Dirham) | 55 Dirham | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 89 (41 Dirham) | 71 Dirham | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 15% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 799 (373 Dirham) | 444 Dirham | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 656 (306 Dirham) | 358 Dirham | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,491 (695 Dirham) | 783 Dirham | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,293 (603 Dirham) | 725 Dirham | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 6% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 312,016 (145,468 Dirham) | 209,879 Dirham | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (9 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 466 (217 Dirham) | 162 Dirham | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 3% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (36 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 186 (87 Dirham) | 80 Dirham | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 543 (253 Dirham) | 229 Dirham | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 68 (32 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (23 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (25 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (13 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (13 Dirham) | 18 Dirham | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 123 (57 Dirham) | 41 Dirham | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 14% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 383 (179 Dirham) | 207 Dirham | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (63 Dirham) | 108 Dirham | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,187 (554 Dirham) | 315 Dirham | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 742 (346 Dirham) | 279 Dirham | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 103 (48 Dirham) | 71 Dirham | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (25 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (21 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,287 (4,796 Dirham) | 6,476 Dirham | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.31 (1.07 Dirham) | 1.68 Dirham | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 715 (333 Dirham) | 285 Dirham | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (24 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.46622
MAD
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,667 prices entered by 1,321 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is about the same as in Morocco
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