Cost of living in Morocco compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Morocco | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 72 Dirham (12,467 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Dirham (11,249 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 33 Dirham (5,656 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Dirham (1,621 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19 Dirham (3,337 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Dirham (1,381 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 Dirham (7,386 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Dirham (2,294 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Dirham (1,307 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 27 Dirham (4,678 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 351% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 170 Dirham (29,564 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 208% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 Dirham (2,290 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Dirham (1,257 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 4% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Morocco | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,769 Dirham (1,524,154 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,457 Dirham (774,770 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,232 Dirham (214,088 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,105 Dirham (887,431 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,872 Dirham (499,170 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,938 Dirham (336,809 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 206 Dirham (35,767 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,468 Dirham (429,048 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,169 Dirham (377,030 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 Dirham (8,446 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 285% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55 Dirham (9,626 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 222% | |
| Clothes | + 339% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 339% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Morocco | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 Dirham (54,036 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 217% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 563 Dirham (97,842 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 524% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 885 Dirham (153,902 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 235% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705 Dirham (122,476 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Morocco | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 182,960 Dirham (31,802,284 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 536% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 Dirham (2,288 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 196 Dirham (34,149 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 186% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 186% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Morocco | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 Dirham (11,097 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 107 Dirham (18,525 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 948% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 268 Dirham (46,634 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 129 Dirham (22,397 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 401% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 Dirham (7,120 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 307% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37 Dirham (6,486 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Dirham (2,254 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Dirham (3,777 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 Dirham (9,691 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Morocco | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 125 Dirham (21,686 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 114 Dirham (19,856 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 514 Dirham (89,320 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 487% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 403 Dirham (70,067 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Dirham (13,971 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 208% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27 Dirham (4,777 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 41 Dirham (7,098 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 399% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,219 Dirham (733,358 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.26 Dirham (914 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 331 Dirham (57,472 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 Dirham (6,321 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 153% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 903 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2025.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria
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