- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Morocco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 37% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (96 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.78 (62 Dirham) | 52 Dirham | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.02 (33 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (8 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.09 (23 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (14 Dirham) | 5.24 Dirham | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.46 (48 Dirham) | 40 Dirham | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 (16 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (9 Dirham) | 4.68 Dirham | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (11 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.83 (63 Dirham) | 82 Dirham | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.96 (21 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (9 Dirham) | 5.39 Dirham | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 66% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,064 (11,505 Dirham) | 6,355 Dirham | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €757 (8,182 Dirham) | 3,360 Dirham | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (1,281 Dirham) | 775 Dirham | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €778 (8,412 Dirham) | 4,530 Dirham | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €503 (5,435 Dirham) | 2,955 Dirham | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €88 (955 Dirham) | 538 Dirham | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (275 Dirham) | 214 Dirham | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €395 (4,269 Dirham) | 4,097 Dirham | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (1,001 Dirham) | 1,066 Dirham | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (76 Dirham) | 55 Dirham | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (75 Dirham) | 71 Dirham | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 12% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (841 Dirham) | 444 Dirham | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (314 Dirham) | 358 Dirham | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (873 Dirham) | 783 Dirham | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (997 Dirham) | 725 Dirham | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 74% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,465 (286,132 Dirham) | 209,315 Dirham | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (16 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (426 Dirham) | 162 Dirham | + 163% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 59% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (58 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (85 Dirham) | 80 Dirham | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (502 Dirham) | 229 Dirham | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.63 (39 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (34 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (46 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (20 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (25 Dirham) | 18 Dirham | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (132 Dirham) | 41 Dirham | + 222% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 24% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (286 Dirham) | 207 Dirham | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (137 Dirham) | 108 Dirham | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (492 Dirham) | 315 Dirham | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (460 Dirham) | 279 Dirham | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (78 Dirham) | 71 Dirham | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (34 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.49 (27 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €519 (5,606 Dirham) | 6,476 Dirham | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (2.26 Dirham) | 1.68 Dirham | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (405 Dirham) | 285 Dirham | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.98 (54 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 50% more expensive than in Morocco
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