- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Morocco compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 47% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 Dirham (£3.97) | £11 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 52 Dirham (£4.20) | £5.64 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Dirham (£2.14) | £3.66 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (£0.57) | £0.87 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dirham (£1.00) | £2.68 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.24 Dirham (£0.42) | £1.93 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 39 Dirham (£3.11) | £4.49 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Dirham (£0.83) | £1.99 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.64 Dirham (£0.37) | £0.86 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Dirham (£1.83) | £1.78 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 84 Dirham (£7) | £9 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (£0.95) | £1.82 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.41 Dirham (£0.43) | £0.93 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 65% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,405 Dirham (£515) | £1,873 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,422 Dirham (£275) | £1,199 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 732 Dirham (£59) | £156 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,605 Dirham (£370) | £1,124 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,999 Dirham (£241) | £784 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 443 Dirham (£36) | £153 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 208 Dirham (£17) | £21 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,388 Dirham (£353) | £333 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,237 Dirham (£99) | £84 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 Dirham (£4.09) | £6 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 Dirham (£5.60) | £11 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 20% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 387 Dirham (£31) | £63 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 368 Dirham (£30) | £33 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 764 Dirham (£61) | £70 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 736 Dirham (£59) | £72 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,868 Dirham (£17,186) | £18,255 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham (£0.84) | £1.24 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 159 Dirham (£13) | £95 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 47% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42 Dirham (£3.38) | £3.24 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 91 Dirham (£7) | £8 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 229 Dirham (£18) | £72 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 Dirham (£3.05) | £3.38 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 Dirham (£2.36) | £1.50 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 Dirham (£1.86) | £3.17 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dirham (£0.78) | £1.75 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Dirham (£1.28) | £1.53 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 Dirham (£3.08) | £13 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 Dirham (£16) | £31 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110 Dirham (£9) | £21 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 346 Dirham (£28) | £114 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 298 Dirham (£24) | £55 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 71 Dirham (£5.74) | £9 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 Dirham (£1.67) | £2.95 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39 Dirham (£3.10) | £4.33 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 6,314 Dirham (£507) | £403 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.68 Dirham (£0.13) | £0.15 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 302 Dirham (£24) | £43 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham (£2.63) | £10 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Morocco is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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