Cost of living in United States compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 83% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (135 Dirham) | 78 Dirham | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (74 Dirham) | 55 Dirham | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (38 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (8 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (26 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.12 (37 Dirham) | 5.17 Dirham | + 618% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (57 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.29 (30 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (15 Dirham) | 5.65 Dirham | + 167% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.29 (30 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (127 Dirham) | 103 Dirham | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (18 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (19 Dirham) | 4.24 Dirham | + 337% | |
| Housing | + 181% | |||
| Housing in United States is 181% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,211 (19,910 Dirham) | 7,781 Dirham | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,554 (13,992 Dirham) | 4,040 Dirham | + 246% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (1,599 Dirham) | 577 Dirham | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,536 (13,833 Dirham) | 4,355 Dirham | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,119 (10,081 Dirham) | 2,418 Dirham | + 317% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (1,015 Dirham) | 361 Dirham | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (449 Dirham) | 208 Dirham | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (2,441 Dirham) | 3,316 Dirham | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (1,156 Dirham) | 1,029 Dirham | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (95 Dirham) | 66 Dirham | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (195 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 515% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 24% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (421 Dirham) | 320 Dirham | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (390 Dirham) | 342 Dirham | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (787 Dirham) | 624 Dirham | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (979 Dirham) | 556 Dirham | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 77% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,595 (212,471 Dirham) | 205,329 Dirham | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (5.76 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (669 Dirham) | 183 Dirham | + 266% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 103% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (64 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (148 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (1,009 Dirham) | 197 Dirham | + 413% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (59 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 116% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (31 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.98 (45 Dirham) | 35 Dirham | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (33 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 179% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (16 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (195 Dirham) | 46 Dirham | + 322% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 91% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (414 Dirham) | 239 Dirham | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (228 Dirham) | 96 Dirham | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $206 (1,854 Dirham) | 438 Dirham | + 323% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (720 Dirham) | 355 Dirham | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (111 Dirham) | 80 Dirham | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.05 (45 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.86 (53 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $421 (3,788 Dirham) | 4,876 Dirham | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (4.60 Dirham) | 1.03 Dirham | + 348% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (441 Dirham) | 275 Dirham | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (74 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 106% more expensive than in Morocco
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