Cost of living in Portugal compared to Morocco
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Food | + 30% | |||
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Food in Portugal is 30% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
Portugal | Morocco | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (119 Dirham) | 89 Dirham | + 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (87 Dirham) | 57 Dirham | + 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (39 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (11 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.23 (35 Dirham) | 19 Dirham | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (24 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 217% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (58 Dirham) | 60 Dirham | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (23 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (18 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 141% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (13 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.82 (64 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (23 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (10 Dirham) | 5.72 Dirham | + 82% | |
Housing | + 82% | |||
Housing in Portugal is 82% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
Portugal | Morocco | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (14,780 Dirham) | 8,838 Dirham | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €987 (10,805 Dirham) | 4,957 Dirham | + 118% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (1,699 Dirham) | 648 Dirham | + 162% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 (11,678 Dirham) | 6,653 Dirham | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €731 (8,007 Dirham) | 2,655 Dirham | + 202% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (1,427 Dirham) | 506 Dirham | + 182% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (371 Dirham) | 214 Dirham | + 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (4,023 Dirham) | 2,716 Dirham | + 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (1,479 Dirham) | 898 Dirham | + 65% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (87 Dirham) | 94 Dirham | - 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (94 Dirham) | 88 Dirham | + 6% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Portugal is 10% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
Portugal | Morocco | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (923 Dirham) | 334 Dirham | + 176% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (402 Dirham) | 540 Dirham | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (883 Dirham) | 724 Dirham | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (915 Dirham) | 915 Dirham | + 0% | |
Transportation | + 37% | |||
Transportation in Portugal is 37% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
Portugal | Morocco | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,252 (276,515 Dirham) | 253,554 Dirham | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (19 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (411 Dirham) | 256 Dirham | + 61% | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in Portugal is 48% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
Portugal | Morocco | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.14 (45 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (101 Dirham) | 121 Dirham | - 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (770 Dirham) | 300 Dirham | + 157% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 (52 Dirham) | 118 Dirham | - 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (44 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (53 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.54 (28 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 115% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (25 Dirham) | 18 Dirham | + 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (184 Dirham) | 76 Dirham | + 141% | |
Entertainment | + 34% | |||
Entertainment in Portugal is 34% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
Portugal | Morocco | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (376 Dirham) | 192 Dirham | + 96% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (162 Dirham) | 110 Dirham | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (661 Dirham) | 446 Dirham | + 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (536 Dirham) | 463 Dirham | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (100 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (39 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.90 (21 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | - 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €656 (7,185 Dirham) | 5,352 Dirham | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (1.83 Dirham) | 1.15 Dirham | + 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (419 Dirham) | 397 Dirham | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (56 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 51% | |
TOTAL | + 46% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,197 prices entered by 371 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2024.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 46% more expensive than in Morocco
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