Cost of living in Morocco compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Morocco | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 86 Dirham (₨2,410) | ₨810 | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60 Dirham (₨1,692) | ₨914 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38 Dirham (₨1,070) | ₨402 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Dirham (₨289) | ₨182 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20 Dirham (₨553) | ₨288 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Dirham (₨215) | ₨155 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63 Dirham (₨1,776) | ₨1,179 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Dirham (₨423) | ₨301 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Dirham (₨219) | ₨102 | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Dirham (₨645) | ₨506 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 122 Dirham (₨3,436) | ₨2,438 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 Dirham (₨378) | ₨283 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.46 Dirham (₨154) | ₨161 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Morocco | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,617 Dirham (₨270,843) | ₨142,068 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,023 Dirham (₨141,462) | ₨74,167 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 731 Dirham (₨20,593) | ₨26,937 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,478 Dirham (₨210,615) | ₨66,342 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,994 Dirham (₨112,473) | ₨45,519 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 561 Dirham (₨15,811) | ₨23,767 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 235 Dirham (₨6,616) | ₨2,085 | + 217% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,235 Dirham (₨91,100) | ₨71,589 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,780 Dirham (₨50,129) | ₨29,245 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 103 Dirham (₨2,900) | ₨1,517 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 Dirham (₨1,276) | ₨6,532 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 165% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 165% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Morocco | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 538 Dirham (₨15,165) | ₨3,995 | + 280% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 629 Dirham (₨17,705) | ₨6,699 | + 164% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,023 Dirham (₨28,813) | ₨15,767 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 940 Dirham (₨26,468) | ₨9,437 | + 180% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Morocco | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 253,554 Dirham (₨7,140,816) | ₨4,047,290 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 Dirham (₨431) | ₨271 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 250 Dirham (₨7,041) | ₨4,410 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Morocco | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 Dirham (₨1,274) | ₨503 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 132 Dirham (₨3,709) | ₨953 | + 289% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 297 Dirham (₨8,374) | ₨3,299 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 118 Dirham (₨3,310) | ₨1,142 | + 190% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 Dirham (₨1,235) | ₨967 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 46 Dirham (₨1,288) | ₨899 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Dirham (₨575) | ₨431 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Dirham (₨769) | ₨210 | + 266% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 74 Dirham (₨2,076) | ₨2,628 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 145% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Morocco | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 229 Dirham (₨6,461) | ₨2,918 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110 Dirham (₨3,093) | ₨1,886 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 451 Dirham (₨12,712) | ₨3,741 | + 240% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 515 Dirham (₨14,504) | ₨6,696 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 103 Dirham (₨2,890) | ₨1,274 | + 127% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Dirham (₨905) | ₨683 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45 Dirham (₨1,259) | ₨725 | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,352 Dirham (₨150,728) | ₨68,087 | + 121% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.15 Dirham (₨32) | ₨3.42 | + 843% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 459 Dirham (₨12,927) | ₨3,517 | + 267% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 37 Dirham (₨1,031) | ₨480 | + 115% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,670 prices entered by 608 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan
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