Choosing where to buy your products can lead to significant savings: a packet of Biscoff costs between 15.95 and 27.25 dirhams!
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The cost of living is said to be low in Morocco. That is why many pensioners are moving there, to enjoy a quality of life they could no longer afford in France.
In fact, this statement needs to be qualified.
First of all, the cost of living depends on where you live.
In large cities, in particular Casablanca and Marrakesh, the cost of living is high, Rents for a decent flat easily exceed 5,000 dirhams a month. Fruit and vegetable prices are also higher. And of course, the private school fees…
Some things are more expensive, others less so
Internet access, for example, is expensive. Between 350 and 450 dirhams a month for an unlimited fibre connection… But the cost of utilities (water and electricity) is a pittance compared to what we pay in Europe: I spend an average of 270 dirhams a month on them.
Generally speaking, imported goods are more expensive than
The price of sheeps is soaring, much faster than inflation, despite animals being imported to "ease tensions". Because Moroccans don't want foreign sheep, they want Sardis with beautiful horns!
Far fewer sheep are being sold for Eid al-Adha 2022, reflecting the crisis and the difficulties that have led to a doubling of sheep prices.
I have to admit, I’m a big fan of Ikea. Having lived in 4 different…
How much does it cost for an expat to live in large cities in Morocco? What are the main budget items? The unavoidable costs?
