Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Morocco 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Morocco is 7.6% lower than in Malaysia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Morocco is 7.8% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Morocco are 8.9% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Morocco are 0.2% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Morocco are 22.3% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Morocco is 44.8% lower than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Morocco Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 RM (33.54 MAD) |
17.89 RM (40.00 MAD) |
+19.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
100.00 RM (223.57 MAD) |
111.82 RM (250.00 MAD) |
+11.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
20.00 RM (44.71 MAD) |
26.84 RM (60.00 MAD) |
+34.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
15.00 RM (33.54 MAD) |
13.42 RM (30.00 MAD) |
-10.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
20.00 RM (44.71 MAD) |
15.65 RM (35.00 MAD) |
-21.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
11.78 RM (26.34 MAD) |
7.28 RM (16.28 MAD) |
-38.2 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.21 RM (7.19 MAD) |
2.52 RM (5.64 MAD) |
-21.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.67 RM (3.73 MAD) |
1.57 RM (3.51 MAD) |
-5.9 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Morocco Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
7.68 RM (17.17 MAD) |
3.74 RM (8.36 MAD) |
-51.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.74 RM (8.36 MAD) |
2.11 RM (4.71 MAD) |
-43.7 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
2.72 RM (6.07 MAD) |
3.37 RM (7.53 MAD) |
+23.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
8.60 RM (19.23 MAD) |
8.02 RM (17.93 MAD) |
-6.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
25.85 RM (57.79 MAD) |
19.56 RM (43.72 MAD) |
-24.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
8.04 RM (17.98 MAD) |
11.40 RM (25.48 MAD) |
+41.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
16.55 RM (36.99 MAD) |
20.26 RM (45.28 MAD) |
+22.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.42 RM (12.11 MAD) |
2.72 RM (6.09 MAD) |
-49.7 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
2.92 RM (6.53 MAD) |
2.51 RM (5.60 MAD) |
-14.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.99 RM (11.15 MAD) |
1.53 RM (3.43 MAD) |
-69.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
2.93 RM (6.55 MAD) |
1.53 RM (3.41 MAD) |
-47.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
2.20 RM (4.93 MAD) |
1.33 RM (2.97 MAD) |
-39.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
2.44 RM (5.45 MAD) |
1.37 RM (3.05 MAD) |
-43.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
4.71 RM (10.52 MAD) |
1.87 RM (4.18 MAD) |
-60.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.42 RM (5.42 MAD) |
2.51 RM (5.61 MAD) |
+3.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
75.00 RM (167.68 MAD) |
31.31 RM (70.00 MAD) |
-58.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
11.98 RM (26.78 MAD) |
10.79 RM (24.12 MAD) |
-9.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
16.37 RM (36.61 MAD) |
11.24 RM (25.13 MAD) |
-31.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (40.24 MAD) |
17.44 RM (39.00 MAD) |
-3.1 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Morocco Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (6.71 MAD) |
2.24 RM (5.00 MAD) |
-25.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (111.79 MAD) |
89.46 RM (200.00 MAD) |
+78.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.00 RM (11.18 MAD) |
3.13 RM (7.00 MAD) |
-37.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
6.44 RM (14.39 MAD) |
5.04 RM (11.27 MAD) |
-21.7 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
25.00 RM (55.89 MAD) |
21.92 RM (49.00 MAD) |
-12.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
2.05 RM (4.59 MAD) |
6.32 RM (14.12 MAD) |
+207.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
170,000.00 RM (380,072.84 MAD) |
147,156.00 RM (329,000.00 MAD) |
-13.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
134,493.51 RM (300,690.18 MAD) |
133,091.53 RM (297,555.73 MAD) |
-1.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Morocco Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
210.22 RM (470.00 MAD) |
164.18 RM (367.06 MAD) |
-21.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
41.60 RM (93.00 MAD) |
47.07 RM (105.23 MAD) |
+13.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
114.39 RM (255.75 MAD) |
161.36 RM (360.76 MAD) |
+41.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Morocco Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
156.11 RM (349.01 MAD) |
101.92 RM (227.85 MAD) |
-34.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
29.26 RM (65.42 MAD) |
104.21 RM (232.98 MAD) |
+256.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
20.00 RM (44.71 MAD) |
26.84 RM (60.00 MAD) |
+34.2 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Morocco Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
764.29 RM (1,708.75 MAD) |
409.05 RM (914.51 MAD) |
-46.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
30,018.97 RM (67,114.08 MAD) |
14,037.04 RM (31,382.92 MAD) |
-53.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Morocco Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
257.72 RM (576.19 MAD) |
161.66 RM (361.43 MAD) |
-37.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
140.97 RM (315.17 MAD) |
180.36 RM (403.24 MAD) |
+27.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
323.86 RM (724.07 MAD) |
349.93 RM (782.34 MAD) |
+8.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
285.09 RM (637.38 MAD) |
279.85 RM (625.68 MAD) |
-1.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Morocco Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,612.34 RM (3,604.74 MAD) |
1,532.66 RM (3,426.61 MAD) |
-4.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,096.70 RM (2,451.92 MAD) |
891.68 RM (1,993.54 MAD) |
-18.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,901.40 RM (6,486.72 MAD) |
2,823.27 RM (6,312.05 MAD) |
-2.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,898.18 RM (4,243.81 MAD) |
1,589.61 RM (3,553.92 MAD) |
-16.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Morocco Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
785.44 RM (1,756.02 MAD) |
550.18 RM (1,230.06 MAD) |
-30.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
477.12 RM (1,066.70 MAD) |
344.50 RM (770.22 MAD) |
-27.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Morocco Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,736.55 RM (8,353.89 MAD) |
1,901.94 RM (4,252.20 MAD) |
-49.1 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.28 | 4.84 | +13.2 % |
| Last update: | 20 November 2025 | 21 November 2025 | |
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