Cost of living in Romania compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 lei (79 Dirham) | 78 Dirham | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (46 Dirham) | 55 Dirham | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (28 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.96 lei (11 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (27 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (14 Dirham) | 5.17 Dirham | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (34 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 lei (9 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.65 lei (5.93 Dirham) | 5.65 Dirham | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.09 lei (7 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (59 Dirham) | 103 Dirham | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.79 lei (13 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.54 lei (5.68 Dirham) | 4.24 Dirham | + 34% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Romania is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,151 lei (7,046 Dirham) | 7,752 Dirham | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,043 lei (4,568 Dirham) | 4,040 Dirham | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 443 lei (992 Dirham) | 577 Dirham | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,988 lei (4,446 Dirham) | 4,355 Dirham | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,218 lei (2,724 Dirham) | 2,418 Dirham | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 310 lei (693 Dirham) | 361 Dirham | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (78 Dirham) | 208 Dirham | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,488 lei (3,328 Dirham) | 3,316 Dirham | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 370 lei (828 Dirham) | 1,029 Dirham | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (78 Dirham) | 66 Dirham | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (46 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 39% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 305 lei (682 Dirham) | 320 Dirham | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 184 lei (411 Dirham) | 342 Dirham | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 lei (749 Dirham) | 624 Dirham | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 381 lei (852 Dirham) | 556 Dirham | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 11% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,550 lei (173,416 Dirham) | 205,329 Dirham | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.90 lei (11 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 68 lei (152 Dirham) | 196 Dirham | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 17% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (69 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39 lei (86 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 144 lei (321 Dirham) | 197 Dirham | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (43 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (30 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (36 Dirham) | 35 Dirham | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.31 lei (12 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (23 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (73 Dirham) | 46 Dirham | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 5% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 lei (227 Dirham) | 239 Dirham | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (110 Dirham) | 96 Dirham | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 130 lei (291 Dirham) | 438 Dirham | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189 lei (423 Dirham) | 355 Dirham | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (53 Dirham) | 80 Dirham | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (25 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (18 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,462 lei (5,505 Dirham) | 4,876 Dirham | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.51 lei (1.15 Dirham) | 1.03 Dirham | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182 lei (406 Dirham) | 275 Dirham | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (44 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
2.236
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Cost of living in Romania is about the same as in Morocco
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