Compare the cost of your home country to the actual living costs in Morocco, simply select your home currency and see the difference!
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Food | Price in MAD | |||
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12 eggs dozen, large | 12.50 MAD | |||
1 beer pint in local shops, markets | 7 MAD | |||
1 kg of tomatoes | 8.50 MAD | |||
Full chicken 2kg | 38.75 MAD | |||
1litre 100% fruit juice | 8.50 MAD | |||
1 package of cigarettes imported brands | 25 MAD | |||
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7.50 MAD | |||
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48.95 MAD | |||
2.5 liters of Coca-Cola | 0.95 MAD | |||
1 Bread loaf standard | 9.50 MAD | |||
Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml | 12 MAD | |||
1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna | 18.50 MAD | |||
Heinz baked beans 1 tin | 8 MAD | |||
1.5 kg Sugar | 10 MAD | |||
2 liter cooking oil | 20 MAD | |||
Yum-yum noodles per pack | 2.00 MAD | |||
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.50 MAD | |||
1 liter milk | 8.50 MAD | |||
Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away | 25 MAD | |||
Housing | ||||
Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat | 165 MAD | |||
Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month) | 145 MAD | |||
Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether) | 58.50 MAD | |||
House Cleaning fee per day | 105 MAD | |||
Large Gas heater price range upwards. | 200 MAD | |||
Original branded Electric Fans | 200 MAD | |||
Original branded Electric kettle. | 120 MAD | |||
40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set | 2000 MAD | |||
Single bed Blankets | 120 MAD | |||
Personal Care | ||||
Avon for women and men cologne | 100 MAD | |||
Ladies hair plaiting. | 60 MAD | |||
Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons) | 18 MAD | |||
Men's haircut | 40 MAD | |||
Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses | 24.50 MAD | |||
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages | 65 MAD | |||
1 month of gym subscription. | 105 MAD | |||
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone) | 90 MAD | |||
Unisex Loris perfume | 30 MAD | |||
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price. | 100 MAD | |||
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards | 1000 MAD | |||
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards | 3000 MAD | |||
Entertainment | ||||
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks | 120 MAD | |||
Go carting 30mins | 120 MAD | |||
Movie House 3d cinema | 30 MAD | |||
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket) | 15 MAD | |||
Photo shoot | 120 MAD | |||
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee | 12.50 MAD | |||
3 course dinner local restaurant two people | 96.50 MAD | |||
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people | 150 MAD | |||
Play station 4 console without games. | 2000 MAD | |||
Spalding Basketball | 200 MAD | |||
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls | 500 MAD | |||
Transportation | ||||
Taxi fare on average 5-10km | 45 MAD | |||
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare | 30 MAD | |||
1 liter petrol/diesel | 6.50 MAD | |||
1 day rent a car cost | 140 MAD | |||
Driver’s license | 2300 MAD | |||
Clothes | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar) | 150 MAD | |||
1 pair of men’s formal shoes | 215 MAD | |||
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 280 MAD | |||
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 135.79 MAD | |||
Ladies formal shoes original and durable | 120 MAD | |||
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance) | 150 MAD |
Living costs in Morocco are generally very reasonable, especially when it comes to food. Cost of living in Morocco is 50.91% lower than in the United States
Accommodation
As an international student in Morocco, there is a range of options to choose from. Some universities offer student residences in Morocco. There are various accommodation options and alternatives to consider for example homestays, Studio apartments, or hostel. A single apartment in the city centre costs about MAD 3,024.68 and MAD 1,664.78 outside the city centre.
Shopping and Groceries
Shopping for food and other requirements should be a fun and unforgettable experience for international students. It gets easier when they can get all they need in one place and at very affordable prices. Students can enjoy shopping at these shops and souks in Morocco.
Basic grocery list containing Milk, Fresh Bread, White Rice (1kg), Eggs dozen, Beef, Tomato (1kg), Potato (1kg), Onion (1kg) would cost about MAD 200.
Transport -Getting around Morocco on public transport is easy with an efficient rail network linking the main towns, the coast, and Marrakesh. There are also plenty of buses and collective taxis. Renting a car can reduce time delays unlike on public transport.
Credit Cards- MasterCard and Visa cards are accepted in Morocco but are limited to modern shops as Souks and other small shops usually rely on a cash system.
Bills and Utilities: Basic utilities like water, electricity, heating, and gas cost at about MAD 393.71 per month while voice calls 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local cost MAD1.37 per minute.
Note: prices may vary depending on the service providers, location, discount deals, and the season.
Let us take a brief look at some prices for basic things one would need in Morocco. We have selected a few products and services that we view as important.
Product/ Service | Price MAD | Product/ Service |
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 | Food |
1 Litre Milk | 6.96 | Food |
Loaf of Fresh White Bread | 5.98 | Food |
White Rice (1kg) | 11.87 | Food |
Eggs dozen | 12.11 | Food |
Beef Round (1kg) | 79.06 | Food |
Tomato (1kg) | 4.72 | Food |
Potato (1kg) | 4.5 | Food |
Onion (1kg) | 4.5 | Food |
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 6.5 | Transport |
Monthly pass | 150 | Transport |
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local | 1.37 | Utilities (Monthly) |
Internet (60 Mbps, Unlimited Data, ADSL) | 319.92 | Utilities (Monthly) |
Basic (electricity, heating, water, etc.) | 393.71 | Utilities (Monthly) |
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 204.64 | Sports and Leisure |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 176.21 | Sports and Leisure |
Cinema 1 seat | 60 | Sports and Leisure |
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,024.68 | Rentals per Month |
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,664.78 | Rentals per Month |