Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Morocco
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Food | + 58% | |||
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Food in Saudi Arabia is 58% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Morocco | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 43 (115 Dirham) | 89 Dirham | + 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 33 (88 Dirham) | 57 Dirham | + 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 20 (53 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.64 (15 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 49% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 28 (76 Dirham) | 19 Dirham | + 304% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (19 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 158% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 21 (56 Dirham) | 60 Dirham | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (18 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.33 (14 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 92% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 20 Dirham | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 107 Dirham | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 12 (32 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 128% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.68 (7 Dirham) | 5.72 Dirham | + 25% | |
Housing | + 72% | |||
Housing in Saudi Arabia is 72% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Morocco | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,853 (10,322 Dirham) | 8,838 Dirham | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,769 (7,419 Dirham) | 4,957 Dirham | + 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 553 (1,482 Dirham) | 648 Dirham | + 129% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,945 (13,247 Dirham) | 6,653 Dirham | + 99% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,772 (4,747 Dirham) | 2,655 Dirham | + 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 278 (746 Dirham) | 506 Dirham | + 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 228 (610 Dirham) | 214 Dirham | + 185% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,008 (2,700 Dirham) | 2,716 Dirham | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 425 (1,139 Dirham) | 898 Dirham | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32 (86 Dirham) | 94 Dirham | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 50 (134 Dirham) | 88 Dirham | + 52% | |
Clothes | + 69% | |||
Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 69% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Morocco | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 263 (704 Dirham) | 334 Dirham | + 110% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 343 (919 Dirham) | 540 Dirham | + 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 309 (829 Dirham) | 724 Dirham | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 560 (1,501 Dirham) | 915 Dirham | + 64% | |
Transportation | + 45% | |||
Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 45% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Morocco | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 17,330 (46,428 Dirham) | 253,554 Dirham | - 82% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.19 (5.86 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 280 (750 Dirham) | 256 Dirham | + 193% | |
Personal Care | + 79% | |||
Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 79% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Morocco | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 6 (17 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | - 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 82 (219 Dirham) | 121 Dirham | + 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 299 (800 Dirham) | 300 Dirham | + 167% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 24 (65 Dirham) | 118 Dirham | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (55 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (52 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (30 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 130% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 25 (66 Dirham) | 18 Dirham | + 270% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 49 (131 Dirham) | 76 Dirham | + 71% | |
Entertainment | + 52% | |||
Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 52% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Morocco | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 49 (130 Dirham) | 192 Dirham | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 79 (212 Dirham) | 110 Dirham | + 92% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 439 (1,176 Dirham) | 446 Dirham | + 164% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 306 (821 Dirham) | 463 Dirham | + 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 90 Dirham | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 12 (32 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 38 Dirham | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,988 (8,004 Dirham) | 5,352 Dirham | + 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (1.01 Dirham) | 1.15 Dirham | - 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 437 (1,170 Dirham) | 397 Dirham | + 194% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 24 (64 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 73% | |
TOTAL | + 58% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 737 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 58% more expensive than in Morocco
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