Cost of living in Mexico compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 4% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 167 (71 Dirham) | 63 Dirham | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 107 (45 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 56 (24 Dirham) | 26 Dirham | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (9 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (14 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (10 Dirham) | 4.85 Dirham | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 (28 Dirham) | 31 Dirham | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (17 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (10 Dirham) | 4.48 Dirham | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (9 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 217 (92 Dirham) | 99 Dirham | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (12 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (8 Dirham) | 4.91 Dirham | + 71% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 14% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,242 (8,151 Dirham) | 6,642 Dirham | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,929 (3,782 Dirham) | 3,468 Dirham | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,216 (515 Dirham) | 502 Dirham | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,999 (4,659 Dirham) | 3,764 Dirham | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,668 (2,401 Dirham) | 2,302 Dirham | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 887 (376 Dirham) | 354 Dirham | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 382 (162 Dirham) | 230 Dirham | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,581 (3,211 Dirham) | 4,255 Dirham | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,975 (836 Dirham) | 1,108 Dirham | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (42 Dirham) | 65 Dirham | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 86 (36 Dirham) | 201 Dirham | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 848 (359 Dirham) | 392 Dirham | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 625 (265 Dirham) | 554 Dirham | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,519 (644 Dirham) | 798 Dirham | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,196 (507 Dirham) | 817 Dirham | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 10% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 322,020 (136,407 Dirham) | 200,184 Dirham | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (9 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 496 (210 Dirham) | 176 Dirham | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 11% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 79 (33 Dirham) | 47 Dirham | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 205 (87 Dirham) | 79 Dirham | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 558 (236 Dirham) | 235 Dirham | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 69 (29 Dirham) | 44 Dirham | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (21 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (24 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (12 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (13 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 188 (80 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 149% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 352 (149 Dirham) | 197 Dirham | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 139 (59 Dirham) | 102 Dirham | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 953 (404 Dirham) | 496 Dirham | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 659 (279 Dirham) | 335 Dirham | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 111 (47 Dirham) | 67 Dirham | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 59 (25 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 41 (17 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,845 (4,170 Dirham) | 7,286 Dirham | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.82 (0.77 Dirham) | 0.39 Dirham | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 879 (372 Dirham) | 273 Dirham | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 57 (24 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.42360
MAD
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MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,325 prices entered by 1,473 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 13% cheaper than in Morocco
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