- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Morocco
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 118% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 57 (147 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | + 186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (70 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (54 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (17 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (33 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (17 Dirham) | 5.19 Dirham | + 230% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (66 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (25 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.08 (13 Dirham) | 4.69 Dirham | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (37 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 112 (290 Dirham) | 92 Dirham | + 215% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (19 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.51 (12 Dirham) | 5.34 Dirham | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 213% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 213% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,943 (20,497 Dirham) | 6,484 Dirham | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,103 (15,750 Dirham) | 3,434 Dirham | + 359% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 735 (1,897 Dirham) | 856 Dirham | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,106 (15,757 Dirham) | 4,420 Dirham | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,432 (11,437 Dirham) | 2,853 Dirham | + 301% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 527 (1,359 Dirham) | 538 Dirham | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 301 (778 Dirham) | 217 Dirham | + 258% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,504 (3,881 Dirham) | 3,821 Dirham | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 470 (1,212 Dirham) | 1,012 Dirham | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (99 Dirham) | 52 Dirham | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (101 Dirham) | 65 Dirham | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 47% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 267 (690 Dirham) | 465 Dirham | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (549 Dirham) | 374 Dirham | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 412 (1,064 Dirham) | 777 Dirham | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 469 (1,209 Dirham) | 777 Dirham | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 74% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,944 (203,720 Dirham) | 211,464 Dirham | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.30 (5.93 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 251 (648 Dirham) | 168 Dirham | + 286% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 124% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 24 (63 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (177 Dirham) | 80 Dirham | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 284 (734 Dirham) | 227 Dirham | + 223% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (70 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (43 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (52 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | + 156% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (29 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 155% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (34 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 62 (159 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 333% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 121% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (506 Dirham) | 190 Dirham | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (203 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 339 (876 Dirham) | 252 Dirham | + 248% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 361 (933 Dirham) | 257 Dirham | + 263% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (174 Dirham) | 65 Dirham | + 167% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (57 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | + 187% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (110 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 192% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,057 (5,308 Dirham) | 6,476 Dirham | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.89 (2.29 Dirham) | 1.82 Dirham | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 463 (1,195 Dirham) | 299 Dirham | + 300% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (55 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.581
MAD
/
AED
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,485 prices entered by 1,059 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 128% more expensive than in Morocco
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