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Cost of living in United States compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 119% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (135 Dirham) | 52 Dirham | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (74 Dirham) | 54 Dirham | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.42 (43 Dirham) | 26 Dirham | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (8 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (31 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.95 (38 Dirham) | 4.59 Dirham | + 729% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (60 Dirham) | 41 Dirham | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (32 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (15 Dirham) | 4.70 Dirham | + 225% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.62 (35 Dirham) | 24 Dirham | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (142 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (18 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (21 Dirham) | 5.23 Dirham | + 296% | |
| Housing | + 186% | |||
| Housing in United States is 186% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,046 (19,675 Dirham) | 6,219 Dirham | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,541 (14,820 Dirham) | 3,434 Dirham | + 332% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (1,710 Dirham) | 746 Dirham | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,511 (14,527 Dirham) | 4,977 Dirham | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,089 (10,466 Dirham) | 3,109 Dirham | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (1,125 Dirham) | 484 Dirham | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (463 Dirham) | 220 Dirham | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $322 (3,095 Dirham) | 3,700 Dirham | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (1,154 Dirham) | 794 Dirham | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (101 Dirham) | 54 Dirham | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (210 Dirham) | 63 Dirham | + 233% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 9% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (454 Dirham) | 416 Dirham | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (422 Dirham) | 391 Dirham | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (824 Dirham) | 773 Dirham | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (1,082 Dirham) | 902 Dirham | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 112% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,229 (213,722 Dirham) | 200,929 Dirham | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (7 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (816 Dirham) | 171 Dirham | + 378% | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 146% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (66 Dirham) | 46 Dirham | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (175 Dirham) | 65 Dirham | + 170% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (1,059 Dirham) | 242 Dirham | + 337% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (65 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.42 (33 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (49 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | + 138% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (33 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 210% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (18 Dirham) | 15 Dirham | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (196 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 549% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 64% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (432 Dirham) | 233 Dirham | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (238 Dirham) | 109 Dirham | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (1,642 Dirham) | 331 Dirham | + 395% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (748 Dirham) | 266 Dirham | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (111 Dirham) | 67 Dirham | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.91 (47 Dirham) | 19 Dirham | + 143% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.91 (57 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $419 (4,026 Dirham) | 5,716 Dirham | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (2.44 Dirham) | 1.92 Dirham | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (479 Dirham) | 303 Dirham | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (75 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 129% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 80,898 prices entered by 10,982 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 116% more expensive than in Morocco
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