- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Morocco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 39% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (97 Dirham) | 49 Dirham | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.87 (64 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.93 (32 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (8 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.02 (22 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (15 Dirham) | 5.22 Dirham | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.42 (48 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 (16 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.85 (9 Dirham) | 4.66 Dirham | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (11 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.80 (64 Dirham) | 84 Dirham | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.93 (21 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (10 Dirham) | 5.38 Dirham | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 63% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,036 (11,363 Dirham) | 6,480 Dirham | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €765 (8,383 Dirham) | 3,422 Dirham | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 (1,209 Dirham) | 732 Dirham | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €752 (8,243 Dirham) | 4,605 Dirham | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €476 (5,214 Dirham) | 2,925 Dirham | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €74 (812 Dirham) | 443 Dirham | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (267 Dirham) | 208 Dirham | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €381 (4,181 Dirham) | 4,388 Dirham | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (1,084 Dirham) | 1,237 Dirham | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (81 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (74 Dirham) | 78 Dirham | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 22% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (854 Dirham) | 387 Dirham | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (330 Dirham) | 348 Dirham | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (910 Dirham) | 764 Dirham | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (1,009 Dirham) | 736 Dirham | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 72% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,549 (291,090 Dirham) | 212,788 Dirham | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (17 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (427 Dirham) | 168 Dirham | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 62% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.19 (46 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (74 Dirham) | 91 Dirham | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (513 Dirham) | 229 Dirham | + 125% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.54 (39 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 (39 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.16 (46 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (19 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.30 (25 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (133 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 248% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 29% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (286 Dirham) | 200 Dirham | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (137 Dirham) | 110 Dirham | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (458 Dirham) | 390 Dirham | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (439 Dirham) | 298 Dirham | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (79 Dirham) | 71 Dirham | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.91 (32 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.57 (28 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €517 (5,666 Dirham) | 5,972 Dirham | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (2.59 Dirham) | 1.59 Dirham | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (408 Dirham) | 302 Dirham | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 (54 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,844 prices entered by 598 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 51% more expensive than in Morocco
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