- Cost of Living
- United States
- Morocco
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 112% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (132 Dirham) | 57 Dirham | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (71 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (44 Dirham) | 26 Dirham | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (9 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.24 (31 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (38 Dirham) | 5.59 Dirham | + 584% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (60 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (32 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (16 Dirham) | 4.63 Dirham | + 240% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.94 (28 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (139 Dirham) | 82 Dirham | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (18 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (20 Dirham) | 5.36 Dirham | + 279% | |
| Housing | + 193% | |||
| Housing in United States is 193% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,024 (19,268 Dirham) | 6,511 Dirham | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,555 (14,807 Dirham) | 3,376 Dirham | + 339% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (1,660 Dirham) | 650 Dirham | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,568 (14,926 Dirham) | 4,214 Dirham | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,106 (10,531 Dirham) | 2,751 Dirham | + 283% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (1,146 Dirham) | 425 Dirham | + 170% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (456 Dirham) | 232 Dirham | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (3,291 Dirham) | 4,085 Dirham | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (1,155 Dirham) | 1,285 Dirham | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (105 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (215 Dirham) | 67 Dirham | + 222% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 18% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (448 Dirham) | 450 Dirham | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (424 Dirham) | 357 Dirham | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (814 Dirham) | 748 Dirham | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (1,124 Dirham) | 700 Dirham | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 102% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,999 (209,413 Dirham) | 218,142 Dirham | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (7 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (823 Dirham) | 161 Dirham | + 411% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 147% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (69 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (172 Dirham) | 91 Dirham | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (1,051 Dirham) | 221 Dirham | + 376% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (63 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (34 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.07 (48 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.38 (32 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 202% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (17 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (193 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 410% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 84% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (420 Dirham) | 190 Dirham | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (236 Dirham) | 115 Dirham | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (1,591 Dirham) | 338 Dirham | + 371% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (746 Dirham) | 308 Dirham | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (109 Dirham) | 72 Dirham | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 (46 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.69 (54 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (4,087 Dirham) | 5,056 Dirham | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (2.69 Dirham) | 1.59 Dirham | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (502 Dirham) | 278 Dirham | + 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (76 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 120% more expensive than in Morocco
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