Cost of living in United States compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 109% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (143 Dirham) | 59 Dirham | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (77 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.32 (42 Dirham) | 26 Dirham | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (8 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.98 (29 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (39 Dirham) | 4.89 Dirham | + 698% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (61 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (33 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.78 (17 Dirham) | 4.76 Dirham | + 264% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.14 (30 Dirham) | 26 Dirham | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (140 Dirham) | 92 Dirham | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (19 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.03 (20 Dirham) | 5.28 Dirham | + 274% | |
| Housing | + 221% | |||
| Housing in United States is 221% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,267 (21,995 Dirham) | 7,170 Dirham | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,623 (15,746 Dirham) | 3,580 Dirham | + 340% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (1,709 Dirham) | 573 Dirham | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,605 (15,578 Dirham) | 3,685 Dirham | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,152 (11,181 Dirham) | 2,355 Dirham | + 375% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $107 (1,040 Dirham) | 355 Dirham | + 193% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (465 Dirham) | 223 Dirham | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (2,898 Dirham) | 4,023 Dirham | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (1,132 Dirham) | 1,077 Dirham | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (103 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (212 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | + 317% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 32% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (472 Dirham) | 331 Dirham | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (438 Dirham) | 361 Dirham | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (835 Dirham) | 620 Dirham | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (1,081 Dirham) | 555 Dirham | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 102% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,140 (224,549 Dirham) | 190,943 Dirham | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (7 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (776 Dirham) | 185 Dirham | + 319% | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 129% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (70 Dirham) | 49 Dirham | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (197 Dirham) | 71 Dirham | + 176% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (1,061 Dirham) | 227 Dirham | + 367% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (64 Dirham) | 44 Dirham | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.60 (35 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.20 (50 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (35 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 217% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (18 Dirham) | 15 Dirham | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (208 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 447% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 80% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (436 Dirham) | 197 Dirham | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (238 Dirham) | 109 Dirham | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $220 (2,137 Dirham) | 496 Dirham | + 331% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (729 Dirham) | 335 Dirham | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (116 Dirham) | 79 Dirham | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (47 Dirham) | 26 Dirham | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.79 (56 Dirham) | 45 Dirham | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $392 (3,803 Dirham) | 6,686 Dirham | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (2.19 Dirham) | 0.39 Dirham | + 457% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (505 Dirham) | 284 Dirham | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (79 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 136% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 127% more expensive than in Morocco
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