Cost of living in Morocco compared to Argentina
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Morocco is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
Morocco | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 89 Dirham (ARS $7,522) | ARS $8,789 | - 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 57 Dirham (ARS $4,792) | ARS $6,147 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42 Dirham (ARS $3,580) | ARS $1,980 | + 81% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Dirham (ARS $852) | ARS $922 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 19 Dirham (ARS $1,590) | ARS $1,983 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Dirham (ARS $633) | ARS $1,161 | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Dirham (ARS $5,039) | ARS $4,188 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Dirham (ARS $1,216) | ARS $1,598 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Dirham (ARS $628) | ARS $826 | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 Dirham (ARS $1,720) | ARS $1,081 | + 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Dirham (ARS $9,042) | ARS $4,384 | + 106% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Dirham (ARS $1,190) | ARS $1,997 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.77 Dirham (ARS $488) | ARS $491 | - 1% | |
Housing | + 55% | |||
Housing in Morocco is 55% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Morocco | Argentina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,982 Dirham (ARS $844,936) | ARS $504,478 | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,110 Dirham (ARS $432,524) | ARS $334,056 | + 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 648 Dirham (ARS $54,838) | ARS $37,425 | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,119 Dirham (ARS $602,542) | ARS $316,495 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,620 Dirham (ARS $221,793) | ARS $214,592 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 567 Dirham (ARS $48,019) | ARS $29,648 | + 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 192 Dirham (ARS $16,270) | ARS $11,519 | + 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,173 Dirham (ARS $183,887) | ARS $272,511 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 898 Dirham (ARS $75,983) | ARS $142,393 | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 94 Dirham (ARS $7,998) | ARS $3,912 | + 104% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 88 Dirham (ARS $7,478) | ARS $3,173 | + 136% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Morocco is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
Morocco | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 503 Dirham (ARS $42,536) | ARS $56,942 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 540 Dirham (ARS $45,688) | ARS $33,538 | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 764 Dirham (ARS $64,678) | ARS $100,376 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 915 Dirham (ARS $77,413) | ARS $79,547 | - 3% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Morocco is 4% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Morocco | Argentina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 253,554 Dirham (ARS $21,461,260) | ARS $16,869,900 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 Dirham (ARS $1,137) | ARS $728 | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 210 Dirham (ARS $17,795) | ARS $27,135 | - 34% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Morocco is 16% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Morocco | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 39 Dirham (ARS $3,335) | ARS $3,179 | + 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 121 Dirham (ARS $10,246) | ARS $6,533 | + 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Dirham (ARS $25,380) | ARS $12,320 | + 106% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 118 Dirham (ARS $9,949) | ARS $3,940 | + 152% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Dirham (ARS $2,851) | ARS $2,032 | + 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34 Dirham (ARS $2,867) | ARS $3,506 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Dirham (ARS $1,091) | ARS $2,494 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 Dirham (ARS $1,518) | ARS $2,115 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Dirham (ARS $5,460) | ARS $5,779 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Morocco is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
Morocco | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 192 Dirham (ARS $16,216) | ARS $21,123 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 110 Dirham (ARS $9,325) | ARS $7,619 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 446 Dirham (ARS $37,739) | ARS $58,073 | - 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 463 Dirham (ARS $39,189) | ARS $22,565 | + 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 90 Dirham (ARS $7,615) | ARS $6,086 | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Dirham (ARS $2,730) | ARS $2,443 | + 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Dirham (ARS $3,193) | ARS $2,380 | + 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,352 Dirham (ARS $453,004) | ARS $403,195 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.15 Dirham (ARS $97) | ARS $191 | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 397 Dirham (ARS $33,620) | ARS $22,726 | + 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 37 Dirham (ARS $3,157) | ARS $2,408 | + 31% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,556 prices entered by 824 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 9% more expensive than in Argentina
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