Cost of living in Morocco compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Morocco | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 74 Dirham ($7) | $19 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 58 Dirham ($5.70) | $10 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37 Dirham ($3.65) | $5.93 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Dirham ($0.98) | $1.09 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19 Dirham ($1.89) | $4.92 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 Dirham ($0.84) | $4.81 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 44 Dirham ($4.35) | $7 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Dirham ($1.45) | $4.67 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Dirham ($0.67) | $2.52 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 Dirham ($2.46) | $3.12 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 Dirham ($9) | $16 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 Dirham ($1.25) | $2.74 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.75 Dirham ($0.57) | $3.05 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Morocco | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,296 Dirham ($816) | $2,985 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,989 Dirham ($490) | $2,210 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 728 Dirham ($72) | $219 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,091 Dirham ($599) | $1,960 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,817 Dirham ($375) | $1,472 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 555 Dirham ($55) | $149 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 242 Dirham ($24) | $63 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,744 Dirham ($368) | $295 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,780 Dirham ($175) | $136 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 95 Dirham ($9) | $14 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 Dirham ($3.81) | $31 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 11% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Morocco | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 474 Dirham ($47) | $54 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 624 Dirham ($61) | $45 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 923 Dirham ($91) | $93 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Dirham ($69) | $121 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Morocco | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 267,947 Dirham ($26,340) | $27,744 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 Dirham ($1.52) | $1.06 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 250 Dirham ($25) | $82 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Morocco | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 Dirham ($4.19) | $8 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dirham ($15) | $21 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 282 Dirham ($28) | $139 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 120 Dirham ($12) | $8 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Dirham ($3.88) | $4.85 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 Dirham ($4.10) | $6 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 Dirham ($1.71) | $4.78 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Dirham ($2.20) | $2.24 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 78 Dirham ($8) | $28 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Morocco | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 Dirham ($20) | $55 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 Dirham ($11) | $28 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 565 Dirham ($56) | $200 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 571 Dirham ($56) | $89 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 104 Dirham ($10) | $13 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Dirham ($3.14) | $5.23 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 Dirham ($4.36) | $6 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,352 Dirham ($526) | $554 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.52 Dirham ($0.15) | $0.20 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 375 Dirham ($37) | $59 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 37 Dirham ($3.63) | $10 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 22,572 prices entered by 2,885 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 54% cheaper than in United States
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