Cost of Living Comparison Between Morocco and Malaysia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Malaysia is 8.2% higher than in Morocco (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Malaysia is 8.5% higher than in Morocco | |
| Rent Prices in Malaysia are 9.8% higher than in Morocco | |
| Restaurant Prices in Malaysia are 0.2% higher than in Morocco | |
| Groceries Prices in Malaysia are 28.6% higher than in Morocco | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Malaysia is 81.1% higher than in Morocco | |
Restaurants | Morocco Edit |
Malaysia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
40.00 MAD (17.89 RM) |
33.54 MAD (15.00 RM) |
-16.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
250.00 MAD (111.82 RM) |
223.57 MAD (100.00 RM) |
-10.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
60.00 MAD (26.84 RM) |
44.71 MAD (20.00 RM) |
-25.5 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
30.00 MAD (13.42 RM) |
33.54 MAD (15.00 RM) |
+11.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
35.00 MAD (15.65 RM) |
44.71 MAD (20.00 RM) |
+27.8 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
16.28 MAD (7.28 RM) |
26.34 MAD (11.78 RM) |
+61.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
5.64 MAD (2.52 RM) |
7.19 MAD (3.21 RM) |
+27.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
3.51 MAD (1.57 RM) |
3.73 MAD (1.67 RM) |
+6.3 % |
Markets | Morocco Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
8.36 MAD (3.74 RM) |
17.17 MAD (7.68 RM) |
+105.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
4.71 MAD (2.11 RM) |
8.36 MAD (3.74 RM) |
+77.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
7.53 MAD (3.37 RM) |
6.07 MAD (2.72 RM) |
-19.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
17.93 MAD (8.02 RM) |
19.23 MAD (8.60 RM) |
+7.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
43.72 MAD (19.56 RM) |
57.79 MAD (25.85 RM) |
+32.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
25.48 MAD (11.40 RM) |
17.98 MAD (8.04 RM) |
-29.4 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
45.28 MAD (20.26 RM) |
36.99 MAD (16.55 RM) |
-18.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
6.09 MAD (2.72 RM) |
12.11 MAD (5.42 RM) |
+99.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
5.60 MAD (2.51 RM) |
6.53 MAD (2.92 RM) |
+16.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.43 MAD (1.53 RM) |
11.15 MAD (4.99 RM) |
+225.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
3.41 MAD (1.53 RM) |
6.55 MAD (2.93 RM) |
+92.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
2.97 MAD (1.33 RM) |
4.93 MAD (2.20 RM) |
+66.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
3.05 MAD (1.37 RM) |
5.45 MAD (2.44 RM) |
+78.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
4.18 MAD (1.87 RM) |
10.52 MAD (4.71 RM) |
+152.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
5.61 MAD (2.51 RM) |
5.42 MAD (2.42 RM) |
-3.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
70.00 MAD (31.31 RM) |
167.68 MAD (75.00 RM) |
+139.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
24.12 MAD (10.79 RM) |
26.78 MAD (11.98 RM) |
+11.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
25.13 MAD (11.24 RM) |
36.61 MAD (16.37 RM) |
+45.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
39.00 MAD (17.44 RM) |
40.24 MAD (18.00 RM) |
+3.2 % |
Transportation | Morocco Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
5.00 MAD (2.24 RM) |
6.71 MAD (3.00 RM) |
+34.1 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
200.00 MAD (89.46 RM) |
111.79 MAD (50.00 RM) |
-44.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
7.00 MAD (3.13 RM) |
11.18 MAD (5.00 RM) |
+59.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
11.27 MAD (5.04 RM) |
14.39 MAD (6.44 RM) |
+27.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
49.00 MAD (21.92 RM) |
55.89 MAD (25.00 RM) |
+14.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
14.12 MAD (6.32 RM) |
4.59 MAD (2.05 RM) |
-67.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
329,000.00 MAD (147,156.00 RM) |
380,072.84 MAD (170,000.00 RM) |
+15.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
297,555.73 MAD (133,091.53 RM) |
300,690.18 MAD (134,493.51 RM) |
+1.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Morocco Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
367.06 MAD (164.18 RM) |
470.00 MAD (210.22 RM) |
+28.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
105.23 MAD (47.07 RM) |
93.00 MAD (41.60 RM) |
-11.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
360.76 MAD (161.36 RM) |
255.75 MAD (114.39 RM) |
-29.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Morocco Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
227.85 MAD (101.92 RM) |
349.01 MAD (156.11 RM) |
+53.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
232.98 MAD (104.21 RM) |
65.42 MAD (29.26 RM) |
-71.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
60.00 MAD (26.84 RM) |
44.71 MAD (20.00 RM) |
-25.5 % |
Childcare | Morocco Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
914.51 MAD (409.05 RM) |
1,708.75 MAD (764.29 RM) |
+86.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
31,382.92 MAD (14,037.04 RM) |
67,114.08 MAD (30,018.97 RM) |
+113.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Morocco Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
361.43 MAD (161.66 RM) |
576.19 MAD (257.72 RM) |
+59.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
403.24 MAD (180.36 RM) |
315.17 MAD (140.97 RM) |
-21.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
782.34 MAD (349.93 RM) |
724.07 MAD (323.86 RM) |
-7.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
625.68 MAD (279.85 RM) |
637.38 MAD (285.09 RM) |
+1.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Morocco Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,426.61 MAD (1,532.66 RM) |
3,604.74 MAD (1,612.34 RM) |
+5.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,993.54 MAD (891.68 RM) |
2,451.92 MAD (1,096.70 RM) |
+23.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
6,312.05 MAD (2,823.27 RM) |
6,486.72 MAD (2,901.40 RM) |
+2.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
3,553.92 MAD (1,589.61 RM) |
4,243.81 MAD (1,898.18 RM) |
+19.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Morocco Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,230.06 MAD (550.18 RM) |
1,756.02 MAD (785.44 RM) |
+42.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
770.22 MAD (344.50 RM) |
1,066.70 MAD (477.12 RM) |
+38.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Morocco Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,252.20 MAD (1,901.94 RM) |
8,353.89 MAD (3,736.55 RM) |
+96.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.84 | 4.28 | -11.6 % |
| Last update: | 21 November 2025 | 20 November 2025 | |
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