Cost of living in Morocco compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Morocco | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 86 Dirham (6,484 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 206% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60 Dirham (4,554 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38 Dirham (2,880 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Dirham (779 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20 Dirham (1,488 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Dirham (579 ₦) | 991 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63 Dirham (4,778 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Dirham (1,137 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Dirham (589 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Dirham (1,734 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 122 Dirham (9,246 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 Dirham (1,017 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.46 Dirham (413 ₦) | 678 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Morocco | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,617 Dirham (728,751 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,023 Dirham (380,629 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 731 Dirham (55,410 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,478 Dirham (566,699 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,994 Dirham (302,630 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 561 Dirham (42,541 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 235 Dirham (17,801 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,235 Dirham (245,121 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,780 Dirham (134,881 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 103 Dirham (7,804 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 Dirham (3,434 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 125% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 125% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Morocco | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 538 Dirham (40,804 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 218% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 629 Dirham (47,639 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,070 Dirham (81,102 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 940 Dirham (71,218 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Morocco | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 253,554 Dirham (19,213,646 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 242% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 Dirham (1,158 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 250 Dirham (18,944 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 69% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Morocco | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 Dirham (3,427 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 266% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 132 Dirham (9,979 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 297 Dirham (22,532 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 118 Dirham (8,907 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 266% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 Dirham (3,323 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 46 Dirham (3,466 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Dirham (1,548 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Dirham (2,070 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 74 Dirham (5,585 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Morocco | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 229 Dirham (17,385 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110 Dirham (8,322 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 451 Dirham (34,205 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 515 Dirham (39,025 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 103 Dirham (7,775 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Dirham (2,435 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45 Dirham (3,387 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 239% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,352 Dirham (405,561 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 721% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.15 Dirham (87 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 459 Dirham (34,781 ₦) | 18,133 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 37 Dirham (2,775 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 993 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria
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