- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Morocco
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 90% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 54 (138 Dirham) | 60 Dirham | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (68 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (47 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (17 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (33 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 8 (19 Dirham) | 5.92 Dirham | + 228% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (64 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (24 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.45 (14 Dirham) | 4.64 Dirham | + 202% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (27 Dirham) | 24 Dirham | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 83 (214 Dirham) | 84 Dirham | + 155% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (17 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.29 (11 Dirham) | 5.41 Dirham | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 220% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 220% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,287 (21,298 Dirham) | 6,730 Dirham | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,416 (16,489 Dirham) | 3,433 Dirham | + 380% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 730 (1,877 Dirham) | 636 Dirham | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,491 (16,682 Dirham) | 4,081 Dirham | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,251 (10,925 Dirham) | 2,650 Dirham | + 312% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 466 (1,197 Dirham) | 425 Dirham | + 182% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 305 (783 Dirham) | 243 Dirham | + 223% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,507 (3,874 Dirham) | 4,204 Dirham | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 389 (999 Dirham) | 1,285 Dirham | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 40 (103 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 40 (103 Dirham) | 74 Dirham | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 53% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 280 (720 Dirham) | 476 Dirham | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 224 (575 Dirham) | 364 Dirham | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 384 (987 Dirham) | 754 Dirham | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 471 (1,211 Dirham) | 757 Dirham | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 66% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 77,951 (200,326 Dirham) | 222,406 Dirham | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.03 (5.21 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 256 (659 Dirham) | 169 Dirham | + 290% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 120% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (58 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 76 (196 Dirham) | 91 Dirham | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 275 (707 Dirham) | 221 Dirham | + 220% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 26 (68 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (42 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (48 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (24 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (35 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 60 (155 Dirham) | 48 Dirham | + 226% | |
| Entertainment | + 141% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 141% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (505 Dirham) | 206 Dirham | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 76 (196 Dirham) | 115 Dirham | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 323 (829 Dirham) | 338 Dirham | + 146% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 398 (1,023 Dirham) | 311 Dirham | + 229% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 65 (166 Dirham) | 72 Dirham | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (54 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | + 170% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 44 (112 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 196% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,096 (5,387 Dirham) | 5,056 Dirham | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.13 (2.91 Dirham) | 1.59 Dirham | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 445 (1,144 Dirham) | 290 Dirham | + 294% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (49 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.570
MAD
/
AED
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,736 prices entered by 1,270 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 125% more expensive than in Morocco
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