- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Morocco
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 103% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 54 (142 Dirham) | 56 Dirham | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (69 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (50 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (17 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (33 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (18 Dirham) | 5.38 Dirham | + 234% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (68 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (24 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.19 (14 Dirham) | 4.66 Dirham | + 191% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (33 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 92 (239 Dirham) | 86 Dirham | + 178% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (18 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.36 (11 Dirham) | 5.19 Dirham | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 231% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 231% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,106 (21,161 Dirham) | 6,420 Dirham | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,183 (16,140 Dirham) | 3,351 Dirham | + 382% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 757 (1,976 Dirham) | 676 Dirham | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,456 (16,853 Dirham) | 4,402 Dirham | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,334 (11,314 Dirham) | 2,791 Dirham | + 305% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 498 (1,301 Dirham) | 419 Dirham | + 210% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 306 (800 Dirham) | 221 Dirham | + 261% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,461 (3,813 Dirham) | 4,408 Dirham | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 388 (1,013 Dirham) | 1,133 Dirham | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (101 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (102 Dirham) | 66 Dirham | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 61% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 279 (729 Dirham) | 387 Dirham | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 214 (558 Dirham) | 348 Dirham | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 378 (986 Dirham) | 764 Dirham | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 465 (1,214 Dirham) | 736 Dirham | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 81% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,150 (206,617 Dirham) | 215,033 Dirham | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.19 (5.72 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 260 (678 Dirham) | 160 Dirham | + 323% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 116% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (55 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 70 (182 Dirham) | 91 Dirham | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 266 (695 Dirham) | 230 Dirham | + 202% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 26 (68 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (43 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (52 Dirham) | 24 Dirham | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (24 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (34 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 57 (149 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 290% | |
| Entertainment | + 125% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 125% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 191 (500 Dirham) | 201 Dirham | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (200 Dirham) | 110 Dirham | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 268 (701 Dirham) | 390 Dirham | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 367 (959 Dirham) | 298 Dirham | + 221% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 64 (167 Dirham) | 77 Dirham | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (55 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | + 166% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 44 (114 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 197% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,124 (5,544 Dirham) | 5,204 Dirham | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.79 (2.07 Dirham) | 1.59 Dirham | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 443 (1,157 Dirham) | 294 Dirham | + 293% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (54 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.610
MAD
/
AED
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,504 prices entered by 1,196 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 132% more expensive than in Morocco
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