Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 70% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (112 Dirham) | 78 Dirham | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (69 Dirham) | 55 Dirham | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (44 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (18 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (36 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (17 Dirham) | 5.17 Dirham | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (55 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (21 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.54 (11 Dirham) | 5.65 Dirham | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (33 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 76 (186 Dirham) | 103 Dirham | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (19 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.56 (11 Dirham) | 4.24 Dirham | + 162% | |
| Housing | + 171% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 171% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,712 (18,752 Dirham) | 7,752 Dirham | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,741 (13,959 Dirham) | 4,040 Dirham | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 667 (1,623 Dirham) | 577 Dirham | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,876 (11,857 Dirham) | 4,355 Dirham | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,526 (8,575 Dirham) | 2,418 Dirham | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 359 (872 Dirham) | 361 Dirham | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 281 (683 Dirham) | 208 Dirham | + 228% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 947 (2,302 Dirham) | 3,316 Dirham | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 407 (991 Dirham) | 1,029 Dirham | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (91 Dirham) | 66 Dirham | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (78 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 145% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 51% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 229 (557 Dirham) | 320 Dirham | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 210 (510 Dirham) | 342 Dirham | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 333 (810 Dirham) | 624 Dirham | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 344 (836 Dirham) | 556 Dirham | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 84,651 (205,840 Dirham) | 205,329 Dirham | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.12 (5.15 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 112 (272 Dirham) | 196 Dirham | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 80% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (45 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (122 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (632 Dirham) | 197 Dirham | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (74 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 171% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (41 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (45 Dirham) | 35 Dirham | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (29 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (30 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (183 Dirham) | 46 Dirham | + 297% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 90% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 181 (440 Dirham) | 239 Dirham | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (193 Dirham) | 96 Dirham | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (1,446 Dirham) | 438 Dirham | + 230% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 273 (664 Dirham) | 355 Dirham | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (178 Dirham) | 80 Dirham | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (51 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (111 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 159% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,187 (5,318 Dirham) | 4,876 Dirham | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (1.55 Dirham) | 1.03 Dirham | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 307 (746 Dirham) | 275 Dirham | + 172% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (50 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
2.432
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,638 prices entered by 465 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 83% more expensive than in Morocco
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