- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Morocco
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 115% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (141 Dirham) | 49 Dirham | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (69 Dirham) | 52 Dirham | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (52 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (17 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (34 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (17 Dirham) | 5.24 Dirham | + 226% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (68 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (24 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.07 (13 Dirham) | 4.64 Dirham | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (37 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 99 (253 Dirham) | 84 Dirham | + 203% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (19 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.53 (12 Dirham) | 5.41 Dirham | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 217% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 217% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,188 (21,031 Dirham) | 6,405 Dirham | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,184 (15,885 Dirham) | 3,422 Dirham | + 364% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 755 (1,939 Dirham) | 732 Dirham | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,216 (15,966 Dirham) | 4,605 Dirham | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,228 (10,859 Dirham) | 2,999 Dirham | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 529 (1,358 Dirham) | 443 Dirham | + 207% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 302 (776 Dirham) | 208 Dirham | + 273% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,453 (3,733 Dirham) | 4,388 Dirham | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 429 (1,103 Dirham) | 1,237 Dirham | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (97 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (99 Dirham) | 70 Dirham | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 50% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 249 (640 Dirham) | 387 Dirham | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (547 Dirham) | 368 Dirham | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 390 (1,002 Dirham) | 764 Dirham | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 459 (1,179 Dirham) | 736 Dirham | + 60% | |
| 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 79,039 (203,020 Dirham) | 213,868 Dirham | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.26 (5.80 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 252 (648 Dirham) | 159 Dirham | + 307% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 123% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (58 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 65 (168 Dirham) | 91 Dirham | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 288 (741 Dirham) | 229 Dirham | + 224% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (71 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (42 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (49 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (28 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 191% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (33 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (150 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 291% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 114% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (498 Dirham) | 200 Dirham | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (198 Dirham) | 110 Dirham | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 285 (733 Dirham) | 346 Dirham | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 357 (918 Dirham) | 298 Dirham | + 207% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 66 (170 Dirham) | 71 Dirham | + 138% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (56 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | + 170% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (109 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 183% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,162 (5,554 Dirham) | 6,314 Dirham | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.81 (2.08 Dirham) | 1.68 Dirham | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 459 (1,178 Dirham) | 302 Dirham | + 290% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (54 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.569
MAD
/
AED
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,562 prices entered by 1,135 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 127% more expensive than in Morocco
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