Cost of living in United States compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 118% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (140 Dirham) | 63 Dirham | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (76 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.32 (42 Dirham) | 26 Dirham | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (8 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (29 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (40 Dirham) | 4.77 Dirham | + 730% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (61 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.39 (33 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.74 (17 Dirham) | 4.47 Dirham | + 277% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.21 (31 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (142 Dirham) | 99 Dirham | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (19 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 (20 Dirham) | 4.73 Dirham | + 325% | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in United States is 176% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,231 (21,648 Dirham) | 6,642 Dirham | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,605 (15,574 Dirham) | 3,468 Dirham | + 349% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (1,732 Dirham) | 502 Dirham | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,614 (15,661 Dirham) | 3,764 Dirham | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,141 (11,067 Dirham) | 2,302 Dirham | + 381% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $117 (1,136 Dirham) | 354 Dirham | + 220% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (464 Dirham) | 230 Dirham | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (2,914 Dirham) | 4,255 Dirham | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (1,176 Dirham) | 1,108 Dirham | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (106 Dirham) | 65 Dirham | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (217 Dirham) | 201 Dirham | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 10% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (473 Dirham) | 392 Dirham | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (427 Dirham) | 554 Dirham | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (843 Dirham) | 798 Dirham | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (1,103 Dirham) | 817 Dirham | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 101% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,993 (223,092 Dirham) | 200,184 Dirham | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (7 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (771 Dirham) | 176 Dirham | + 339% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 124% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (70 Dirham) | 47 Dirham | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (194 Dirham) | 79 Dirham | + 145% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (1,066 Dirham) | 235 Dirham | + 354% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (64 Dirham) | 44 Dirham | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (34 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.02 (49 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 (34 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 216% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (18 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (212 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 561% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 81% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (438 Dirham) | 197 Dirham | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (239 Dirham) | 106 Dirham | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $221 (2,145 Dirham) | 496 Dirham | + 332% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (732 Dirham) | 335 Dirham | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (114 Dirham) | 67 Dirham | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.81 (47 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.82 (56 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $405 (3,934 Dirham) | 6,674 Dirham | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (1.82 Dirham) | 0.39 Dirham | + 363% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (520 Dirham) | 273 Dirham | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (78 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 51,924 prices entered by 6,539 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 112% more expensive than in Morocco
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