Cost of living in Morocco compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78 Dirham (₨1,373) | ₨477 | + 188% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 55 Dirham (₨980) | ₨617 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 Dirham (₨509) | ₨253 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (₨132) | ₨111 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (₨220) | ₨146 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.17 Dirham (₨91) | ₨85 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 Dirham (₨487) | ₨736 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Dirham (₨223) | ₨147 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.65 Dirham (₨100) | ₨52 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Dirham (₨402) | ₨285 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 103 Dirham (₨1,824) | ₨1,607 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 Dirham (₨196) | ₨133 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.24 Dirham (₨75) | ₨80 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,781 Dirham (₨137,727) | ₨65,208 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,040 Dirham (₨71,519) | ₨40,675 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 577 Dirham (₨10,211) | ₨11,662 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,355 Dirham (₨77,082) | ₨44,902 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,418 Dirham (₨42,802) | ₨32,659 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 361 Dirham (₨6,393) | ₨8,932 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 208 Dirham (₨3,683) | ₨2,572 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,316 Dirham (₨58,696) | ₨44,098 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,029 Dirham (₨18,209) | ₨23,617 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 Dirham (₨1,174) | ₨667 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 Dirham (₨561) | ₨516 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 Dirham (₨5,664) | ₨3,054 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 342 Dirham (₨6,053) | ₨5,408 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 624 Dirham (₨11,051) | ₨8,399 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 556 Dirham (₨9,840) | ₨5,912 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 205,329 Dirham (₨3,634,564) | ₨2,463,580 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (₨173) | ₨107 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 183 Dirham (₨3,235) | ₨2,108 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Dirham (₨652) | ₨260 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 Dirham (₨1,776) | ₨616 | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 197 Dirham (₨3,482) | ₨1,831 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 Dirham (₨485) | ₨463 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 Dirham (₨572) | ₨350 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Dirham (₨612) | ₨441 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Dirham (₨208) | ₨189 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Dirham (₨290) | ₨169 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 Dirham (₨819) | ₨480 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 239 Dirham (₨4,235) | ₨1,849 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 96 Dirham (₨1,696) | ₨1,458 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 438 Dirham (₨7,760) | ₨2,679 | + 190% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 355 Dirham (₨6,286) | ₨3,680 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Dirham (₨1,413) | ₨850 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27 Dirham (₨477) | ₨437 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 43 Dirham (₨759) | ₨435 | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,876 Dirham (₨86,302) | ₨58,894 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.03 Dirham (₨18) | ₨39 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 275 Dirham (₨4,864) | ₨4,106 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 Dirham (₨602) | ₨267 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,637 prices entered by 526 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Morocco is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan
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