Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 101% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (152 Dirham) | 55 Dirham | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (71 Dirham) | 55 Dirham | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (48 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (16 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (30 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.99 (15 Dirham) | 5.22 Dirham | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 21 (53 Dirham) | 36 Dirham | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (21 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.77 (10 Dirham) | 4.92 Dirham | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (33 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 75 (189 Dirham) | 99 Dirham | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (20 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.61 (12 Dirham) | 5.26 Dirham | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 173% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 173% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,052 (20,393 Dirham) | 8,004 Dirham | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,306 (15,972 Dirham) | 4,117 Dirham | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 669 (1,694 Dirham) | 331 Dirham | + 413% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,793 (12,140 Dirham) | 4,008 Dirham | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,398 (8,608 Dirham) | 2,571 Dirham | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 319 (809 Dirham) | 291 Dirham | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 270 (685 Dirham) | 278 Dirham | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,164 (2,947 Dirham) | 3,004 Dirham | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 416 (1,053 Dirham) | 1,077 Dirham | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (94 Dirham) | 66 Dirham | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 29 (73 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 30% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Morocco | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 234 (592 Dirham) | 417 Dirham | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (520 Dirham) | 399 Dirham | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 346 (877 Dirham) | 750 Dirham | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 360 (911 Dirham) | 721 Dirham | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 81,160 (205,566 Dirham) | 219,205 Dirham | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.17 (5.51 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 115 (292 Dirham) | 205 Dirham | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 72% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (51 Dirham) | 44 Dirham | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 47 (120 Dirham) | 109 Dirham | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 237 (600 Dirham) | 206 Dirham | + 191% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (53 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 20 (49 Dirham) | 36 Dirham | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (57 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (33 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 194% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 10 (26 Dirham) | 17 Dirham | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 48 (122 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 211% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 114% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (428 Dirham) | 191 Dirham | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 86 (218 Dirham) | 105 Dirham | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 578 (1,465 Dirham) | 433 Dirham | + 238% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 206 (522 Dirham) | 261 Dirham | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (206 Dirham) | 74 Dirham | + 177% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (51 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | + 147% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (109 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 244% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,631 (4,131 Dirham) | 2,781 Dirham | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.60 (1.53 Dirham) | 1.30 Dirham | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 272 (690 Dirham) | 242 Dirham | + 186% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (45 Dirham) | 35 Dirham | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
2.533
MAD
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AED
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,384 prices entered by 299 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 91% more expensive than in Morocco
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