- Cost of Living
- United States
- Morocco
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 102% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (127 Dirham) | 70 Dirham | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (68 Dirham) | 54 Dirham | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (42 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (8 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.22 (29 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.07 (37 Dirham) | 5.89 Dirham | + 533% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (57 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (31 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (16 Dirham) | 4.40 Dirham | + 254% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.79 (25 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (133 Dirham) | 93 Dirham | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (18 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (20 Dirham) | 5.17 Dirham | + 281% | |
| Housing | + 172% | |||
| Housing in United States is 172% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,048 (18,737 Dirham) | 6,466 Dirham | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,578 (14,435 Dirham) | 3,765 Dirham | + 283% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $171 (1,568 Dirham) | 610 Dirham | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,582 (14,478 Dirham) | 4,278 Dirham | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,107 (10,132 Dirham) | 2,941 Dirham | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (1,073 Dirham) | 425 Dirham | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (437 Dirham) | 251 Dirham | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $350 (3,204 Dirham) | 4,102 Dirham | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (1,104 Dirham) | 1,285 Dirham | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (102 Dirham) | 54 Dirham | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (203 Dirham) | 76 Dirham | + 166% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 5% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (430 Dirham) | 504 Dirham | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (413 Dirham) | 389 Dirham | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (780 Dirham) | 784 Dirham | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (1,081 Dirham) | 786 Dirham | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 76% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,066 (201,884 Dirham) | 241,824 Dirham | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (6 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (784 Dirham) | 179 Dirham | + 337% | |
| Personal Care | + 145% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 145% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (68 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (168 Dirham) | 86 Dirham | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (1,001 Dirham) | 218 Dirham | + 360% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (60 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.55 (32 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.88 (45 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.29 (30 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 206% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (16 Dirham) | 18 Dirham | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (188 Dirham) | 46 Dirham | + 306% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 92% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (403 Dirham) | 206 Dirham | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (225 Dirham) | 111 Dirham | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (1,536 Dirham) | 338 Dirham | + 355% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (718 Dirham) | 387 Dirham | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (105 Dirham) | 72 Dirham | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 (44 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (52 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | + 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (3,928 Dirham) | 5,049 Dirham | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.58 (5.29 Dirham) | 1.00 Dirham | + 429% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (486 Dirham) | 316 Dirham | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (73 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 92,549 prices entered by 14,492 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 107% more expensive than in Morocco
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