- Cost of Living
- United States
- Morocco
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 113% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (133 Dirham) | 56 Dirham | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (72 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (44 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (9 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (31 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (38 Dirham) | 5.53 Dirham | + 588% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (60 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (32 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (16 Dirham) | 4.62 Dirham | + 236% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.07 (29 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (141 Dirham) | 86 Dirham | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (18 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (20 Dirham) | 5.22 Dirham | + 290% | |
| Housing | + 199% | |||
| Housing in United States is 199% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,031 (19,374 Dirham) | 6,285 Dirham | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,570 (14,982 Dirham) | 3,318 Dirham | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (1,691 Dirham) | 676 Dirham | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,580 (15,079 Dirham) | 4,402 Dirham | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,117 (10,661 Dirham) | 2,791 Dirham | + 282% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (1,176 Dirham) | 419 Dirham | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (460 Dirham) | 221 Dirham | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (3,220 Dirham) | 4,400 Dirham | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (1,143 Dirham) | 1,121 Dirham | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (105 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (217 Dirham) | 66 Dirham | + 227% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 22% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (454 Dirham) | 387 Dirham | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (425 Dirham) | 348 Dirham | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (814 Dirham) | 764 Dirham | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (1,103 Dirham) | 736 Dirham | + 50% | |
| 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 | $22,025 (210,153 Dirham) | 215,033 Dirham | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (7 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (812 Dirham) | 160 Dirham | + 407% | |
| Personal Care | + 154% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 154% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (68 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (176 Dirham) | 91 Dirham | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (1,066 Dirham) | 230 Dirham | + 363% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (65 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (34 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.05 (48 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (33 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 240% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (18 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (198 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 417% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 84% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (422 Dirham) | 201 Dirham | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (237 Dirham) | 110 Dirham | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (1,589 Dirham) | 390 Dirham | + 307% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (757 Dirham) | 298 Dirham | + 154% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (109 Dirham) | 77 Dirham | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (46 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (56 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (4,096 Dirham) | 5,204 Dirham | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (3.07 Dirham) | 1.59 Dirham | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (510 Dirham) | 294 Dirham | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (75 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 95,665 prices entered by 14,637 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 124% more expensive than in Morocco
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