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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 129% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 61 (159 Dirham) | 52 Dirham | + 205% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (74 Dirham) | 54 Dirham | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (52 Dirham) | 26 Dirham | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (17 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (36 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (18 Dirham) | 4.59 Dirham | + 285% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 (75 Dirham) | 41 Dirham | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (25 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.92 (13 Dirham) | 4.70 Dirham | + 174% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 18 (47 Dirham) | 24 Dirham | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 107 (279 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | + 210% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (19 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.55 (12 Dirham) | 5.23 Dirham | + 128% | |
| 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 7,991 (20,933 Dirham) | 6,256 Dirham | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,906 (15,471 Dirham) | 3,434 Dirham | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 720 (1,886 Dirham) | 746 Dirham | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,932 (15,540 Dirham) | 4,977 Dirham | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,273 (11,193 Dirham) | 3,109 Dirham | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 526 (1,377 Dirham) | 484 Dirham | + 184% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 303 (795 Dirham) | 220 Dirham | + 261% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,483 (3,884 Dirham) | 3,700 Dirham | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 476 (1,246 Dirham) | 794 Dirham | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (96 Dirham) | 54 Dirham | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (94 Dirham) | 60 Dirham | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 51% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 275 (720 Dirham) | 416 Dirham | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 222 (582 Dirham) | 391 Dirham | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 429 (1,123 Dirham) | 773 Dirham | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 488 (1,279 Dirham) | 902 Dirham | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 71% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 83,318 (218,254 Dirham) | 200,929 Dirham | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.29 (5.99 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 229 (600 Dirham) | 171 Dirham | + 250% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 125% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (62 Dirham) | 46 Dirham | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 68 (178 Dirham) | 65 Dirham | + 174% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (746 Dirham) | 242 Dirham | + 208% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (74 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (40 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (54 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | + 163% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (28 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (33 Dirham) | 15 Dirham | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 61 (159 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 427% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 117% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (507 Dirham) | 233 Dirham | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (216 Dirham) | 109 Dirham | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 491 (1,287 Dirham) | 331 Dirham | + 288% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 347 (910 Dirham) | 266 Dirham | + 243% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 68 (178 Dirham) | 67 Dirham | + 165% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (61 Dirham) | 19 Dirham | + 214% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (109 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 177% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,063 (5,403 Dirham) | 5,716 Dirham | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.07 (2.79 Dirham) | 1.92 Dirham | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 428 (1,121 Dirham) | 303 Dirham | + 270% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (55 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 129% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
2.620
MAD
/
AED
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,507 prices entered by 919 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 129% more expensive than in Morocco
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