Cost of living in Mexico compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 10% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 217 (95 Dirham) | 78 Dirham | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 120 (52 Dirham) | 55 Dirham | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 55 (24 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (9 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (15 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (11 Dirham) | 5.17 Dirham | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (32 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (17 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (11 Dirham) | 5.65 Dirham | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (11 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 232 (101 Dirham) | 103 Dirham | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (13 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (9 Dirham) | 4.24 Dirham | + 110% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 5% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,991 (8,261 Dirham) | 7,781 Dirham | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,623 (3,751 Dirham) | 4,040 Dirham | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,026 (446 Dirham) | 577 Dirham | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,089 (4,388 Dirham) | 4,355 Dirham | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,147 (2,239 Dirham) | 2,418 Dirham | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 712 (310 Dirham) | 361 Dirham | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 379 (165 Dirham) | 208 Dirham | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,882 (2,994 Dirham) | 3,316 Dirham | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,061 (897 Dirham) | 1,029 Dirham | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 99 (43 Dirham) | 66 Dirham | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (40 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 25% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 10% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 835 (363 Dirham) | 320 Dirham | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 645 (280 Dirham) | 342 Dirham | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,514 (659 Dirham) | 624 Dirham | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,112 (484 Dirham) | 556 Dirham | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 5% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 345,317 (150,205 Dirham) | 205,329 Dirham | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (8 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 536 (233 Dirham) | 183 Dirham | + 28% | |
| 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$ 81 (35 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 178 (78 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 524 (228 Dirham) | 197 Dirham | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (35 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (22 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (24 Dirham) | 35 Dirham | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (13 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (13 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 189 (82 Dirham) | 46 Dirham | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 13% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 308 (134 Dirham) | 239 Dirham | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 151 (65 Dirham) | 96 Dirham | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 846 (368 Dirham) | 438 Dirham | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 678 (295 Dirham) | 355 Dirham | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 125 (54 Dirham) | 80 Dirham | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (31 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (17 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,288 (4,475 Dirham) | 4,876 Dirham | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.54 (1.11 Dirham) | 1.03 Dirham | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 972 (423 Dirham) | 275 Dirham | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (27 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.43498
MAD
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MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,615 prices entered by 1,235 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is about the same as in Morocco
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