- Cost of Living
- United States
- Morocco
- Comparison
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 (134 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (72 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.53 (43 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (8 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (30 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (38 Dirham) | 5.19 Dirham | + 636% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (60 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (32 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (15 Dirham) | 4.69 Dirham | + 224% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.44 (33 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (141 Dirham) | 92 Dirham | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (18 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (20 Dirham) | 5.34 Dirham | + 282% | |
| Housing | + 188% | |||
| Housing in United States is 188% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,044 (19,455 Dirham) | 6,484 Dirham | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,578 (15,024 Dirham) | 3,434 Dirham | + 338% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (1,685 Dirham) | 856 Dirham | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,584 (15,081 Dirham) | 4,420 Dirham | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,130 (10,753 Dirham) | 2,853 Dirham | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (1,156 Dirham) | 538 Dirham | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (455 Dirham) | 217 Dirham | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (3,182 Dirham) | 3,821 Dirham | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (1,128 Dirham) | 1,012 Dirham | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (103 Dirham) | 52 Dirham | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (214 Dirham) | 65 Dirham | + 229% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 12% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (449 Dirham) | 465 Dirham | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (425 Dirham) | 374 Dirham | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (812 Dirham) | 777 Dirham | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (1,091 Dirham) | 777 Dirham | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 107% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,351 (212,781 Dirham) | 211,464 Dirham | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (7 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (812 Dirham) | 168 Dirham | + 384% | |
| 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 (67 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (176 Dirham) | 80 Dirham | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (1,059 Dirham) | 227 Dirham | + 366% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (65 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (33 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.12 (49 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (33 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 195% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (18 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (195 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 432% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 78% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (427 Dirham) | 190 Dirham | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (236 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (1,643 Dirham) | 252 Dirham | + 552% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (751 Dirham) | 257 Dirham | + 193% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (110 Dirham) | 65 Dirham | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (46 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.87 (56 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $424 (4,038 Dirham) | 6,476 Dirham | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (3.19 Dirham) | 1.82 Dirham | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (511 Dirham) | 299 Dirham | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (75 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
9.520
MAD
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 93,748 prices entered by 13,436 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 119% more expensive than in Morocco
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