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 143.2% more expensive than Western Sahara without rent, and 356.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 157% more expensive than Western Sahara without rent, and 295.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Western Sahara
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.36 $20.36
$3.89 MAD 35.83
423.39%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 $74.3
$29.12 MAD 268
155.29%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.42 $11.42
$4.61 MAD 42.43
147.72%
Cappuccino
$5.21 $5.21
$1.61 MAD 14.84
223.60%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.62 $2.62
$0.48 MAD 4.38
445.83%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.15 $2.15
$0.32 MAD 2.94
571.87%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.84 $5.84
$3.37 MAD 31.03
73.29%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.18 $7.18
$4.60 MAD 42.38
56.09%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Western Sahara
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$0.78 MAD 7.20
38.46%
White Bread (500g)
$3.59 $3.59
$0.61 MAD 5.61
488.52%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.71 $4.71
$1.87 MAD 17.23
151.87%
Eggs
$4.38 $4.38
$1.42 MAD 13.07
208.45%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.67 $12.67
$11.36 MAD 105
11.53%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.40 $12.40
$3.43 MAD 31.61
261.52%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.39 $16.39
$9.03 MAD 83.2
81.51%
Apples (1kg)
$5.16 $5.16
$1.49 MAD 13.70
246.31%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$1.14 MAD 10.46
50.88%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.47 $4.47
$0.67 MAD 6.14
567.16%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.01 $5.01
$0.55 MAD 5.09
810.91%
Potato (1kg)
$2.91 $2.91
$0.47 MAD 4.35
519.15%
Onion (1kg)
$3.06 $3.06
$0.33 MAD 3.08
827.27%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.16 $2.16
$0.94 MAD 8.69
129.79%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$0.59 MAD 5.48
274.58%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.93 $9.93
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Wine (Bottle)
$14.94 $14.94
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.70 $3.70
$3.50 MAD 32.28
5.71%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Western Sahara
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.55 $2.55
$0.56 MAD 5.13
355.36%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$65.0 $65.0
$11.46 MAD 106
467.54%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$0.77 MAD 7.09
379.22%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$0.66 MAD 6.06
169.70%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.24 $30.24
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.95 $0.95
$1.29 MAD 11.86
-26.36%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.7K $29.7K
$38.8K MAD 357.4K
-23.39%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$27.0K MAD 249.1K
-2.85%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Western Sahara
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$210 $210
$33.43 MAD 308
526.74%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$58.3 $58.3
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.1 $72.1
$22.58 MAD 208
219.26%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Western Sahara
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.90 $45.90
$23.57 MAD 217
94.74%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.20 $22.20
$34.83 MAD 321
-36.26%
Cinema Ticket
$14.25 $14.25
$3.40 MAD 31.33
319.12%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Western Sahara
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,367 $1,367
$286 MAD 2,631
378.41%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.8K $22.8K
$3,472 MAD 32.0K
556.15%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Western Sahara
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.0 $53.0
$34.70 MAD 320
52.74%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.96 $42.96
$57.1 MAD 526
-24.79%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.4 $89.4
$74.5 MAD 686
20.04%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$113 $113
$80.9 MAD 745
40.05%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Western Sahara
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,766 $1,766
$352 MAD 3,245
401.15%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,460 $1,460
$173 MAD 1,595
742.83%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,865 $2,865
$704 MAD 6,487
306.74%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,360 $2,360
$291 MAD 2,681
710.61%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,427 $3,427
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,624 $2,624
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💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Western Sahara
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,306 $4,306
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
0
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Last update for United States: April 12, 2026

Last update for Western Sahara: April 13, 2026

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