Cost of living in United States compared to Morocco
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Food | + 116% | |||
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Food in United States is 116% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
United States | Morocco | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (198 Dirham) | 89 Dirham | + 122% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (109 Dirham) | 57 Dirham | + 92% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (57 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | + 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (11 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (46 Dirham) | 19 Dirham | + 143% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (46 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 512% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (73 Dirham) | 60 Dirham | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (45 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 210% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (22 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 200% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (30 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | + 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (159 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | + 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (29 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 110% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (28 Dirham) | 5.72 Dirham | + 390% | |
Housing | + 242% | |||
Housing in United States is 242% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
United States | Morocco | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (30,241 Dirham) | 8,838 Dirham | + 242% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (23,187 Dirham) | 4,957 Dirham | + 368% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (2,237 Dirham) | 648 Dirham | + 245% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (20,645 Dirham) | 6,653 Dirham | + 210% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (15,727 Dirham) | 2,655 Dirham | + 492% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (1,493 Dirham) | 506 Dirham | + 195% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (645 Dirham) | 214 Dirham | + 202% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (2,949 Dirham) | 2,716 Dirham | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (1,461 Dirham) | 898 Dirham | + 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (144 Dirham) | 94 Dirham | + 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (300 Dirham) | 88 Dirham | + 239% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in United States is 17% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
United States | Morocco | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (575 Dirham) | 334 Dirham | + 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (526 Dirham) | 540 Dirham | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (979 Dirham) | 724 Dirham | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (1,317 Dirham) | 915 Dirham | + 44% | |
Transportation | + 77% | |||
Transportation in United States is 77% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
United States | Morocco | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (285,838 Dirham) | 253,554 Dirham | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (10 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (742 Dirham) | 256 Dirham | + 191% | |
Personal Care | + 138% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 138% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
United States | Morocco | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (96 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 143% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (213 Dirham) | 121 Dirham | + 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (1,402 Dirham) | 300 Dirham | + 367% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (94 Dirham) | 118 Dirham | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (50 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (66 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 94% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (50 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 285% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (24 Dirham) | 18 Dirham | + 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (296 Dirham) | 76 Dirham | + 287% | |
Entertainment | + 118% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 118% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
United States | Morocco | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (576 Dirham) | 192 Dirham | + 201% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (299 Dirham) | 110 Dirham | + 172% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (2,078 Dirham) | 446 Dirham | + 366% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (996 Dirham) | 463 Dirham | + 115% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (147 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | + 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (56 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (73 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 94% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (5,091 Dirham) | 5,352 Dirham | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (3.71 Dirham) | 1.15 Dirham | + 223% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (666 Dirham) | 397 Dirham | + 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (103 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 175% | |
TOTAL | + 132% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 18,935 prices entered by 2,425 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in United States is 132% more expensive than in Morocco
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