- Cost of Living
- United States
- Morocco
- Comparison
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 (133 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | + 167% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (72 Dirham) | 52 Dirham | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.57 (43 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (9 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (30 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (38 Dirham) | 5.40 Dirham | + 604% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (60 Dirham) | 40 Dirham | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (32 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (15 Dirham) | 4.64 Dirham | + 229% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.24 (31 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (139 Dirham) | 84 Dirham | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (18 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (20 Dirham) | 5.39 Dirham | + 275% | |
| Housing | + 191% | |||
| Housing in United States is 191% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,035 (19,317 Dirham) | 6,263 Dirham | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,562 (14,824 Dirham) | 3,340 Dirham | + 344% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (1,684 Dirham) | 775 Dirham | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,572 (14,924 Dirham) | 4,420 Dirham | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,115 (10,588 Dirham) | 2,950 Dirham | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (1,165 Dirham) | 487 Dirham | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (454 Dirham) | 208 Dirham | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $335 (3,177 Dirham) | 4,108 Dirham | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (1,134 Dirham) | 1,191 Dirham | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (104 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (214 Dirham) | 73 Dirham | + 195% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 20% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (449 Dirham) | 426 Dirham | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (424 Dirham) | 350 Dirham | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (808 Dirham) | 763 Dirham | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (1,089 Dirham) | 693 Dirham | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 108% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,285 (211,543 Dirham) | 207,293 Dirham | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (7 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (807 Dirham) | 162 Dirham | + 398% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 150% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (67 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (179 Dirham) | 80 Dirham | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (1,084 Dirham) | 229 Dirham | + 374% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (65 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (33 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.07 (48 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (33 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 195% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (18 Dirham) | 18 Dirham | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (196 Dirham) | 41 Dirham | + 378% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 77% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (422 Dirham) | 207 Dirham | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (235 Dirham) | 108 Dirham | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (1,622 Dirham) | 315 Dirham | + 415% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (748 Dirham) | 279 Dirham | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (109 Dirham) | 71 Dirham | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (46 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (55 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (4,073 Dirham) | 6,314 Dirham | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (3.06 Dirham) | 1.68 Dirham | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (503 Dirham) | 285 Dirham | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (75 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 121% more expensive than in Morocco
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