- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Morocco compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 Dirham (£4.26) | £11 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (£4.38) | £5.63 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Dirham (£2.20) | £3.63 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (£0.58) | £0.86 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (£1.02) | £2.66 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.19 Dirham (£0.43) | £1.88 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 43 Dirham (£3.55) | £4.64 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham (£0.87) | £1.98 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.69 Dirham (£0.39) | £0.83 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Dirham (£1.86) | £1.76 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 Dirham (£8) | £9 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (£0.96) | £1.82 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.34 Dirham (£0.44) | £0.91 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 64% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,484 Dirham (£538) | £1,863 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,434 Dirham (£285) | £1,205 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 856 Dirham (£71) | £156 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,420 Dirham (£367) | £1,172 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,853 Dirham (£237) | £808 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 538 Dirham (£45) | £144 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 217 Dirham (£18) | £22 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,821 Dirham (£317) | £335 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,012 Dirham (£84) | £85 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 Dirham (£4.33) | £6 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 65 Dirham (£5.40) | £11 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 15% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 465 Dirham (£39) | £65 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 374 Dirham (£31) | £33 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 777 Dirham (£64) | £71 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 777 Dirham (£64) | £74 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 64% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 211,464 Dirham (£17,536) | £18,407 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (£0.87) | £1.25 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 168 Dirham (£14) | £95 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Dirham (£4.17) | £3.36 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Dirham (£7) | £8 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 227 Dirham (£19) | £76 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 Dirham (£3.07) | £3.57 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Dirham (£2.29) | £1.52 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 Dirham (£1.68) | £3.22 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Dirham (£0.93) | £1.82 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Dirham (£1.36) | £1.57 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 Dirham (£3.05) | £13 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 39% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 190 Dirham (£16) | £31 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 Dirham (£9) | £21 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 252 Dirham (£21) | £110 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 257 Dirham (£21) | £55 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 Dirham (£5.39) | £9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Dirham (£1.64) | £2.98 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Dirham (£3.14) | £4.42 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 6,476 Dirham (£537) | £400 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.82 Dirham (£0.15) | £0.15 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 299 Dirham (£25) | £43 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (£2.68) | £10 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Morocco is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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