Cost of living in Mexico compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 23% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 153 (79 Dirham) | 63 Dirham | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 106 (54 Dirham) | 52 Dirham | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 59 (30 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (10 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (16 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (11 Dirham) | 4.82 Dirham | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 (34 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (21 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (12 Dirham) | 4.42 Dirham | + 175% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (11 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 216 (111 Dirham) | 99 Dirham | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (14 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (10 Dirham) | 4.71 Dirham | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 11% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,050 (9,771 Dirham) | 6,315 Dirham | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,926 (4,579 Dirham) | 3,391 Dirham | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,269 (651 Dirham) | 502 Dirham | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,651 (5,464 Dirham) | 3,764 Dirham | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,897 (3,025 Dirham) | 2,302 Dirham | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 937 (481 Dirham) | 354 Dirham | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 387 (199 Dirham) | 229 Dirham | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,514 (3,854 Dirham) | 4,255 Dirham | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,954 (1,002 Dirham) | 1,108 Dirham | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (52 Dirham) | 65 Dirham | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 88 (45 Dirham) | 164 Dirham | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 30% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 853 (437 Dirham) | 392 Dirham | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 636 (326 Dirham) | 554 Dirham | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,507 (773 Dirham) | 798 Dirham | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,213 (622 Dirham) | 817 Dirham | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 6% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 325,211 (166,816 Dirham) | 200,184 Dirham | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (10 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 496 (254 Dirham) | 182 Dirham | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 9% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (40 Dirham) | 47 Dirham | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 228 (117 Dirham) | 79 Dirham | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 552 (283 Dirham) | 235 Dirham | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 68 (35 Dirham) | 44 Dirham | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (25 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (30 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (16 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (15 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 175 (90 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 177% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 6% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 348 (178 Dirham) | 197 Dirham | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (72 Dirham) | 102 Dirham | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 942 (483 Dirham) | 496 Dirham | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 663 (340 Dirham) | 335 Dirham | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 110 (57 Dirham) | 67 Dirham | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 59 (30 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 41 (21 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,897 (5,077 Dirham) | 6,674 Dirham | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.57 (0.80 Dirham) | 0.45 Dirham | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 848 (435 Dirham) | 303 Dirham | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 55 (28 Dirham) | 35 Dirham | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.513
MAD
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MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,822 prices entered by 1,496 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 5% more expensive than in Morocco
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