- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Morocco compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57 Dirham (£4.53) | £10 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (£4.22) | £5.60 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26 Dirham (£2.10) | £3.66 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (£0.57) | £0.86 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dirham (£1.04) | £2.65 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.59 Dirham (£0.44) | £1.95 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 37 Dirham (£2.94) | £4.51 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham (£0.88) | £1.98 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.63 Dirham (£0.37) | £0.85 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Dirham (£1.81) | £1.79 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 82 Dirham (£7) | £8 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (£0.95) | £1.79 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.36 Dirham (£0.43) | £0.90 | - 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 | 6,511 Dirham (£516) | £1,792 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,376 Dirham (£268) | £1,182 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 650 Dirham (£52) | £157 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,214 Dirham (£334) | £1,081 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,751 Dirham (£218) | £745 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 425 Dirham (£34) | £149 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 232 Dirham (£18) | £21 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,085 Dirham (£324) | £333 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,285 Dirham (£102) | £82 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 Dirham (£4.18) | £7 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 67 Dirham (£5.29) | £11 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 22% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 450 Dirham (£36) | £65 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 357 Dirham (£28) | £32 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 748 Dirham (£59) | £69 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Dirham (£55) | £74 | - 25% | |
| 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 | 218,142 Dirham (£17,302) | £18,396 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (£0.82) | £1.21 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 161 Dirham (£13) | £100 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42 Dirham (£3.34) | £3.26 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 91 Dirham (£7) | £8 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 221 Dirham (£18) | £69 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 Dirham (£3.01) | £3.29 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 Dirham (£2.35) | £1.61 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 Dirham (£2.20) | £3.25 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Dirham (£0.84) | £1.76 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Dirham (£1.30) | £1.51 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 Dirham (£3.00) | £13 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 190 Dirham (£15) | £31 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 115 Dirham (£9) | £21 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 338 Dirham (£27) | £121 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 308 Dirham (£24) | £55 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 72 Dirham (£5.72) | £9 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Dirham (£1.58) | £2.97 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Dirham (£3.01) | £4.38 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,056 Dirham (£401) | £408 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.59 Dirham (£0.13) | £0.14 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 278 Dirham (£22) | £45 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (£2.57) | £10 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Morocco is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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