Cost of living in United States compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 98% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (135 Dirham) | 60 Dirham | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (74 Dirham) | 56 Dirham | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.26 (38 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (8 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.88 (26 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.17 (37 Dirham) | 5.28 Dirham | + 605% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (55 Dirham) | 35 Dirham | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.44 (31 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (16 Dirham) | 5.27 Dirham | + 198% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.11 (28 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (127 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (18 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.18 (20 Dirham) | 4.63 Dirham | + 322% | |
| Housing | + 171% | |||
| Housing in United States is 171% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,191 (19,566 Dirham) | 7,834 Dirham | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,577 (14,083 Dirham) | 4,140 Dirham | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $180 (1,603 Dirham) | 551 Dirham | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,543 (13,777 Dirham) | 4,206 Dirham | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,144 (10,221 Dirham) | 2,488 Dirham | + 311% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $112 (999 Dirham) | 370 Dirham | + 170% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (468 Dirham) | 259 Dirham | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $273 (2,439 Dirham) | 3,388 Dirham | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (1,135 Dirham) | 998 Dirham | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (96 Dirham) | 69 Dirham | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (199 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 528% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (418 Dirham) | 417 Dirham | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (379 Dirham) | 389 Dirham | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (772 Dirham) | 746 Dirham | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (954 Dirham) | 683 Dirham | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 61% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,511 (209,968 Dirham) | 226,872 Dirham | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (5.91 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (657 Dirham) | 212 Dirham | + 210% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 87% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (62 Dirham) | 44 Dirham | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (143 Dirham) | 118 Dirham | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (990 Dirham) | 197 Dirham | + 403% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (59 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (31 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.87 (44 Dirham) | 40 Dirham | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (33 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 172% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (16 Dirham) | 18 Dirham | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (195 Dirham) | 48 Dirham | + 304% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 73% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (416 Dirham) | 216 Dirham | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (227 Dirham) | 109 Dirham | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $198 (1,767 Dirham) | 438 Dirham | + 303% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (696 Dirham) | 266 Dirham | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (110 Dirham) | 77 Dirham | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.94 (44 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | + 114% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.64 (50 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (3,797 Dirham) | 4,876 Dirham | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (2.21 Dirham) | 1.40 Dirham | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (441 Dirham) | 263 Dirham | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (74 Dirham) | 35 Dirham | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 97% more expensive than in Morocco
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