Cost of living in Portugal compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 23% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (90 Dirham) | 78 Dirham | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (72 Dirham) | 55 Dirham | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.85 (31 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.66 (7 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.13 (23 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.39 (15 Dirham) | 5.17 Dirham | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.14 (45 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 (15 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (11 Dirham) | 5.65 Dirham | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (10 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.34 (47 Dirham) | 103 Dirham | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (21 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (10 Dirham) | 4.24 Dirham | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 80% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,099 (11,975 Dirham) | 7,752 Dirham | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €736 (8,027 Dirham) | 4,040 Dirham | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 (1,201 Dirham) | 577 Dirham | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €733 (7,993 Dirham) | 4,355 Dirham | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €488 (5,314 Dirham) | 2,418 Dirham | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (947 Dirham) | 361 Dirham | + 162% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (363 Dirham) | 208 Dirham | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €395 (4,306 Dirham) | 3,316 Dirham | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (1,319 Dirham) | 1,029 Dirham | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (99 Dirham) | 66 Dirham | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (82 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 159% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 33% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (790 Dirham) | 320 Dirham | + 147% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (334 Dirham) | 342 Dirham | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (834 Dirham) | 624 Dirham | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (874 Dirham) | 556 Dirham | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 62% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,172 (285,258 Dirham) | 205,329 Dirham | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (16 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (398 Dirham) | 196 Dirham | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 42% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.35 (58 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (86 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (506 Dirham) | 197 Dirham | + 157% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 (34 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (40 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.54 (39 Dirham) | 35 Dirham | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 (15 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (21 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (150 Dirham) | 46 Dirham | + 224% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 24% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (296 Dirham) | 239 Dirham | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (137 Dirham) | 96 Dirham | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (431 Dirham) | 438 Dirham | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (439 Dirham) | 355 Dirham | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (84 Dirham) | 80 Dirham | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.92 (32 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.82 (20 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €493 (5,368 Dirham) | 4,876 Dirham | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (1.68 Dirham) | 1.03 Dirham | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (455 Dirham) | 275 Dirham | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.87 (53 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,477 prices entered by 305 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 49% more expensive than in Morocco
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