Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Morocco
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Food | + 63% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 63% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Morocco | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (142 Dirham) | 89 Dirham | + 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (94 Dirham) | 57 Dirham | + 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (48 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (18 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 80% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (38 Dirham) | 19 Dirham | + 105% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.02 (14 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 31 (84 Dirham) | 60 Dirham | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (22 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (11 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (30 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | + 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 80 (218 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | + 104% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (22 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.99 (14 Dirham) | 5.72 Dirham | + 139% | |
Housing | + 181% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is 181% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Morocco | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,431 (25,802 Dirham) | 8,838 Dirham | + 192% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,945 (16,264 Dirham) | 4,957 Dirham | + 228% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 797 (2,180 Dirham) | 648 Dirham | + 237% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,217 (17,008 Dirham) | 6,653 Dirham | + 156% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,162 (11,387 Dirham) | 2,655 Dirham | + 329% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 568 (1,554 Dirham) | 506 Dirham | + 207% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 283 (773 Dirham) | 214 Dirham | + 261% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 837 (2,291 Dirham) | 2,716 Dirham | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (924 Dirham) | 898 Dirham | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 47 (128 Dirham) | 94 Dirham | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (97 Dirham) | 88 Dirham | + 10% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 21% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Morocco | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 238 (650 Dirham) | 334 Dirham | + 94% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 208 (569 Dirham) | 540 Dirham | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 (958 Dirham) | 724 Dirham | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 366 (1,002 Dirham) | 915 Dirham | + 10% | |
Transportation | + 58% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 58% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Morocco | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 117,172 (320,568 Dirham) | 253,554 Dirham | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 (8 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 227 (621 Dirham) | 256 Dirham | + 143% | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 48% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Morocco | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (37 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (83 Dirham) | 121 Dirham | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (778 Dirham) | 300 Dirham | + 160% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 27 (74 Dirham) | 118 Dirham | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (46 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (59 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 75% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (35 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 169% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (34 Dirham) | 18 Dirham | + 92% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 38 (104 Dirham) | 76 Dirham | + 36% | |
Entertainment | + 96% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 96% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Morocco | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (531 Dirham) | 192 Dirham | + 177% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (251 Dirham) | 110 Dirham | + 128% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 396 (1,083 Dirham) | 446 Dirham | + 143% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 378 (1,035 Dirham) | 463 Dirham | + 124% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (208 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | + 131% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (60 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 86% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 36 (100 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 164% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (5,320 Dirham) | 5,352 Dirham | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.78 (2.13 Dirham) | 1.15 Dirham | + 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 274 (749 Dirham) | 397 Dirham | + 89% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (48 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 29% | |
TOTAL | + 92% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,379 prices entered by 312 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 92% more expensive than in Morocco
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