Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 72% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (112 Dirham) | 78 Dirham | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (70 Dirham) | 55 Dirham | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (48 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (17 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (35 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (17 Dirham) | 5.17 Dirham | + 225% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (57 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (21 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (11 Dirham) | 5.65 Dirham | + 99% | |
| 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 81 (198 Dirham) | 103 Dirham | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (19 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (11 Dirham) | 4.24 Dirham | + 170% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 170% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,710 (18,768 Dirham) | 7,781 Dirham | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,695 (13,863 Dirham) | 4,040 Dirham | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (1,670 Dirham) | 577 Dirham | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (11,792 Dirham) | 4,355 Dirham | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (8,312 Dirham) | 2,418 Dirham | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (888 Dirham) | 361 Dirham | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (674 Dirham) | 208 Dirham | + 224% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (2,313 Dirham) | 3,316 Dirham | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (914 Dirham) | 1,029 Dirham | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (91 Dirham) | 66 Dirham | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (79 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 150% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 50% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (549 Dirham) | 320 Dirham | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (503 Dirham) | 342 Dirham | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (824 Dirham) | 624 Dirham | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (841 Dirham) | 556 Dirham | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 12% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (208,234 Dirham) | 205,329 Dirham | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.09 (5.09 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (310 Dirham) | 183 Dirham | + 69% | |
| 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 (633 Dirham) | 197 Dirham | + 222% | |
| 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 (184 Dirham) | 46 Dirham | + 297% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 88% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (461 Dirham) | 239 Dirham | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (204 Dirham) | 96 Dirham | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (1,447 Dirham) | 438 Dirham | + 230% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (641 Dirham) | 355 Dirham | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (179 Dirham) | 80 Dirham | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (52 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (110 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 155% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (4,888 Dirham) | 4,876 Dirham | + 0% | |
| 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 297 (723 Dirham) | 275 Dirham | + 163% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (48 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,433 prices entered by 432 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 84% more expensive than in Morocco
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