- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 4% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (57 Dirham) | 61 Dirham | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (45 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 63 (30 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (9 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (15 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (10 Dirham) | 5.92 Dirham | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 62 (30 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (18 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (11 Dirham) | 4.67 Dirham | + 131% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (9 Dirham) | 24 Dirham | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 208 (100 Dirham) | 84 Dirham | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (12 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (10 Dirham) | 5.40 Dirham | + 80% | |
| 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$ 18,747 (9,051 Dirham) | 6,802 Dirham | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,237 (4,942 Dirham) | 3,512 Dirham | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,387 (670 Dirham) | 633 Dirham | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,372 (5,008 Dirham) | 4,171 Dirham | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,093 (2,942 Dirham) | 2,727 Dirham | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,289 (622 Dirham) | 425 Dirham | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 385 (186 Dirham) | 243 Dirham | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,409 (4,060 Dirham) | 4,204 Dirham | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,945 (939 Dirham) | 1,285 Dirham | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 98 (47 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (44 Dirham) | 67 Dirham | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 15% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 832 (402 Dirham) | 489 Dirham | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 661 (319 Dirham) | 371 Dirham | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,403 (677 Dirham) | 743 Dirham | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,199 (579 Dirham) | 757 Dirham | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 5% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 292,383 (141,166 Dirham) | 222,406 Dirham | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 17 (8 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 530 (256 Dirham) | 169 Dirham | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 1% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (37 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 178 (86 Dirham) | 91 Dirham | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 560 (270 Dirham) | 221 Dirham | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 65 (32 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (24 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (25 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 27 (13 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 27 (13 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 129 (62 Dirham) | 46 Dirham | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 6% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 367 (177 Dirham) | 210 Dirham | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 137 (66 Dirham) | 114 Dirham | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,142 (551 Dirham) | 338 Dirham | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 693 (335 Dirham) | 314 Dirham | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 92 (45 Dirham) | 72 Dirham | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 51 (25 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (20 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 9,901 (4,780 Dirham) | 5,056 Dirham | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.90 (1.88 Dirham) | 1.59 Dirham | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 651 (314 Dirham) | 285 Dirham | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (24 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.48281
MAD
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,864 prices entered by 1,429 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is about the same as in Morocco
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