Cost of living in Morocco compared to United States
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Morocco | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 Dirham ($8) | $22 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 61 Dirham ($6) | $12 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Dirham ($3.08) | $5.81 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Dirham ($0.93) | $1.11 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19 Dirham ($1.98) | $5.29 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Dirham ($0.78) | $4.87 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48 Dirham ($4.97) | $7 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham ($1.14) | $4.25 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Dirham ($0.68) | $2.31 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 26 Dirham ($2.73) | $3.57 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 181 Dirham ($19) | $18 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 Dirham ($1.35) | $2.93 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Dirham ($0.73) | $3.16 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Morocco | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,180 Dirham ($849) | $3,252 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,731 Dirham ($491) | $2,455 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,138 Dirham ($118) | $230 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,432 Dirham ($564) | $2,252 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,773 Dirham ($288) | $1,657 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 966 Dirham ($100) | $165 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 205 Dirham ($21) | $63 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,571 Dirham ($267) | $255 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,421 Dirham ($148) | $145 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 Dirham ($5.11) | $15 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Dirham ($4.32) | $34 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 4% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Morocco | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 357 Dirham ($37) | $58 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 658 Dirham ($68) | $51 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 696 Dirham ($72) | $105 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 798 Dirham ($83) | $142 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Morocco | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 227,463 Dirham ($23,619) | $30,773 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 Dirham ($1.42) | $0.95 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 136 Dirham ($14) | $87 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Morocco | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 Dirham ($3.99) | $9 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 109 Dirham ($11) | $21 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 260 Dirham ($27) | $162 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 158 Dirham ($16) | $9 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 Dirham ($4.20) | $5.25 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 Dirham ($3.76) | $7 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Dirham ($1.16) | $5.12 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 Dirham ($2.00) | $2.34 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 Dirham ($5.47) | $31 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Morocco | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 144 Dirham ($15) | $61 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 109 Dirham ($11) | $30 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 434 Dirham ($45) | $230 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 342 Dirham ($36) | $104 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 90 Dirham ($9) | $15 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28 Dirham ($2.87) | $5.86 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36 Dirham ($3.72) | $8 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,071 Dirham ($423) | $490 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.93 Dirham ($0.41) | $0.54 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 327 Dirham ($34) | $72 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 Dirham ($3.73) | $11 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,055 prices entered by 2,056 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 60% cheaper than in United States
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