Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Western Sahara Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Western Sahara

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 152.3% more expensive than Western Sahara without rent, and 336.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 126.1% more expensive than Western Sahara without rent, and 292.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Western Sahara
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$19.97 $19.97
$3.82 MAD 35.28
422.77%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.7 $74.7
$28.69 MAD 265
160.23%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.40 $11.40
$4.77 MAD 44.05
138.99%
Cappuccino
$5.37 $5.37
$1.67 MAD 15.45
221.56%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.63 $2.63
$0.48 MAD 4.46
447.92%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 $2.06
$0.32 MAD 2.91
543.75%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.90 $5.90
$3.52 MAD 32.47
67.61%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.02 $7.02
$4.72 MAD 43.60
48.73%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Western Sahara
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 $1.09
$0.84 MAD 7.73
29.76%
White Bread (500g)
$3.55 $3.55
$0.61 MAD 5.61
481.97%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.73 $4.73
$1.81 MAD 16.71
161.33%
Eggs
$4.30 $4.30
$1.35 MAD 12.47
218.52%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.01 $13.01
$11.38 MAD 105
14.32%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.22 $12.22
$3.48 MAD 32.15
251.15%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.36 $16.36
$9.33 MAD 86.2
75.35%
Apples (1kg)
$5.21 $5.21
$1.52 MAD 13.99
242.76%
Banana (1kg)
$1.70 $1.70
$1.17 MAD 10.84
45.30%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$0.70 MAD 6.48
555.71%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.97 $4.97
$0.56 MAD 5.18
787.50%
Potato (1kg)
$2.98 $2.98
$0.48 MAD 4.45
520.83%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$0.37 MAD 3.38
721.62%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.26 $2.26
$0.89 MAD 8.25
153.93%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.17 $2.17
$0.61 MAD 5.59
255.74%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.83 $9.83
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Wine (Bottle)
$15.17 $15.17
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.58 $3.58
$3.56 MAD 32.85
0.56%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Western Sahara
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.49 $2.49
$0.61 MAD 5.62
308.20%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$66.1 $66.1
$11.64 MAD 107
467.96%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.82 $3.82
$0.71 MAD 6.53
438.03%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$0.69 MAD 6.37
157.97%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$29.48 $29.48
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.91 $0.91
$1.28 MAD 11.80
-28.91%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.5K $29.5K
$39.8K MAD 367.1K
-25.77%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.1K $26.1K
$27.0K MAD 249.2K
-3.21%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Western Sahara
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$206 $206
$32.94 MAD 304
526.05%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$56.9 $56.9
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.8 $72.8
$22.12 MAD 204
228.93%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Western Sahara
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.23 $45.23
$23.29 MAD 215
94.20%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.84 $21.84
$35.30 MAD 326
-38.13%
Cinema Ticket
$13.79 $13.79
$3.38 MAD 31.24
307.99%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Western Sahara
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,355 $1,355
$289 MAD 2,668
368.60%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.6K $22.6K
$3,519 MAD 32.5K
540.91%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Western Sahara
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.3 $51.3
$34.75 MAD 321
47.65%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.37 $42.37
$56.9 MAD 525
-25.56%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.6 $88.6
$75.1 MAD 693
18.00%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$115 $115
$81.9 MAD 756
40.42%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Western Sahara
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,763 $1,763
$350 MAD 3,229
404.11%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,432 $1,432
$176 MAD 1,621
715.81%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,827 $2,827
$693 MAD 6,398
307.77%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,358 $2,358
$290 MAD 2,679
712.55%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,391 $3,391
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,614 $2,614
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💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Western Sahara
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,326 $4,326
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
0
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Last update for United States: March 3, 2026

Last update for Western Sahara: March 2, 2026

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