Cost of living in Morocco compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Morocco | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 Dirham (£4.27) | £13 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (£4.34) | £5.94 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 Dirham (£2.09) | £3.34 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (£0.61) | £0.91 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (£1.02) | £2.74 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Dirham (£0.60) | £2.16 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33 Dirham (£2.68) | £3.78 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Dirham (£1.00) | £2.09 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.29 Dirham (£0.43) | £0.87 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Dirham (£1.74) | £1.97 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Dirham (£8) | £8 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (£1.01) | £2.00 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.84 Dirham (£0.48) | £1.12 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 69% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Morocco | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,995 Dirham (£575) | £2,164 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,365 Dirham (£359) | £1,621 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 504 Dirham (£41) | £166 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,928 Dirham (£405) | £1,448 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,926 Dirham (£240) | £1,033 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 316 Dirham (£26) | £146 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 222 Dirham (£18) | £25 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,128 Dirham (£257) | £300 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,560 Dirham (£128) | £99 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 70 Dirham (£5.78) | £7 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 Dirham (£3.66) | £13 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 15% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Morocco | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 347 Dirham (£28) | £67 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 445 Dirham (£37) | £33 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 861 Dirham (£71) | £77 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 787 Dirham (£65) | £80 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 63% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Morocco | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,148 Dirham (£17,513) | £22,862 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 Dirham (£1.12) | £1.63 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 Dirham (£19) | £98 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Morocco | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Dirham (£2.05) | £3.55 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 109 Dirham (£9) | £9 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 210 Dirham (£17) | £80 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 Dirham (£2.68) | £2.59 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50 Dirham (£4.12) | £1.76 | + 134% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Dirham (£2.47) | £3.51 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Dirham (£0.71) | £1.94 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 Dirham (£1.43) | £1.54 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 Dirham (£3.00) | £14 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 47% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Morocco | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 166 Dirham (£14) | £34 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 Dirham (£7) | £22 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 433 Dirham (£36) | £117 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 377 Dirham (£31) | £60 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 Dirham (£6) | £9 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Dirham (£1.83) | £3.17 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Dirham (£2.34) | £5.04 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,628 Dirham (£298) | £567 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30 Dirham (£0.11) | £0.14 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 432 Dirham (£36) | £38 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 37 Dirham (£3.06) | £12 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2022.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 59% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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