Cost of Living in Morocco - Updated Prices & Insights

Monthly Cost of Living

A single person spends around $728 per month with rent on average in Morocco.

A couple spends around $1,147 per month with rent on average in Morocco.

A family of three spends around $1,566 per month with rent on average in Morocco.

Across 38 cities in Morocco, monthly living costs range from $574 to $1,005 – a $431 difference that makes location a key factor.

Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Cost
Range
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.45 MAD 41.41
$2.22 MAD 20.66
$8.88 MAD 82.7
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$27.11 MAD 252
$16.27 MAD 152
$65.1 MAD 606
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.50 MAD 60.6
$5.41 MAD 50.4
$8.12 MAD 75.6
Cappuccino
$1.80 MAD 16.78
$0.97 MAD 9.08
$3.78 MAD 35.21
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.58 MAD 5.41
$0.42 MAD 3.90
$1.26 MAD 11.70
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.37 MAD 3.44
$0.26 MAD 2.45
$0.75 MAD 6.98
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.19 MAD 29.75
$1.91 MAD 17.81
$7.46 MAD 69.5
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.77 MAD 35.16
$2.15 MAD 20.05
$7.55 MAD 70.3
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$0.89 MAD 8.28
$0.65 MAD 6.07
$1.20 MAD 11.14
White Bread (500g)
$0.54 MAD 5.00
$0.21 MAD 2.00
$1.60 MAD 14.90
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.76 MAD 16.35
$0.96 MAD 8.95
$2.34 MAD 21.78
Eggs
$1.92 MAD 17.88
$1.29 MAD 11.98
$2.56 MAD 23.87
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.24 MAD 95.4
$4.38 MAD 40.78
$21.87 MAD 204
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.98 MAD 55.7
$2.15 MAD 20.06
$8.62 MAD 80.3
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.77 MAD 100
$7.74 MAD 72.1
$13.26 MAD 124
Apples (1kg)
$1.50 MAD 13.97
$0.67 MAD 6.23
$2.22 MAD 20.67
Banana (1kg)
$1.30 MAD 12.12
$0.85 MAD 7.96
$2.13 MAD 19.80
Oranges (1kg)
$0.85 MAD 7.92
$0.45 MAD 4.20
$1.47 MAD 13.65
Tomato (1kg)
$0.86 MAD 8.02
$0.46 MAD 4.25
$1.37 MAD 12.76
Potato (1kg)
$0.72 MAD 6.69
$0.43 MAD 3.98
$1.07 MAD 9.95
Onion (1kg)
$0.73 MAD 6.82
$0.43 MAD 4.00
$1.07 MAD 10.00
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.44 MAD 4.14
$0.21 MAD 1.98
$0.85 MAD 7.92
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.65 MAD 6.02
$0.57 MAD 5.34
$0.80 MAD 7.48
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.24 MAD 39.49
$3.80 MAD 35.43
$4.88 MAD 45.49
Wine (Bottle)
$7.94 MAD 73.9
$4.91 MAD 45.70
$16.36 MAD 152
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.49 MAD 23.24
$1.41 MAD 13.13
$3.93 MAD 36.65
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.66 MAD 24.79
$1.62 MAD 15.06
$4.33 MAD 40.31
🚌 Getting Around
Cost
Range
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.54 MAD 5.03
$0.43 MAD 4.02
$0.86 MAD 8.05
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$21.68 MAD 202
$10.85 MAD 101
$27.10 MAD 252
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.79 MAD 7.40
$0.57 MAD 5.29
$1.14 MAD 10.57
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.67 MAD 6.28
$0.48 MAD 4.49
$0.96 MAD 8.98
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.31 MAD 49.48
$2.71 MAD 25.25
$8.68 MAD 80.8
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.55 MAD 14.40
$1.36 MAD 12.65
$1.68 MAD 15.69
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$37.2K MAD 346.4K
$32.8K MAD 305.6K
$37.2K MAD 346.4K
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.7K MAD 267.8K
$26.9K MAD 250.5K
$32.3K MAD 300.6K
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Cost
Range
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$41.06 MAD 382
$25.27 MAD 235
$65.9 MAD 614
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$11.14 MAD 104
$5.38 MAD 50.1
$21.52 MAD 200
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$39.86 MAD 371
$23.34 MAD 217
$55.5 MAD 517
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Cost
Range
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$24.88 MAD 232
$13.07 MAD 122
$49.01 MAD 456
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$24.40 MAD 227
$11.06 MAD 103
$33.16 MAD 309
Cinema Ticket
$6.43 MAD 59.9
$5.36 MAD 49.91
$10.73 MAD 99.9
🧸 Childcare & Education
Cost
Range
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$113 MAD 1,049
$55.9 MAD 521
$224 MAD 2,082
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,510 MAD 32.7K
$1,445 MAD 13.5K
$11.1K MAD 103.5K
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Cost
Range
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$40.53 MAD 377
$13.37 MAD 125
$78.0 MAD 727
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$44.46 MAD 414
$22.07 MAD 206
$77.3 MAD 720
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.5 MAD 796
$34.05 MAD 317
$129 MAD 1,206
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$71.3 MAD 664
$33.00 MAD 307
$132 MAD 1,229
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$363 MAD 3,384
$194 MAD 1,808
$647 MAD 6,027
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$213 MAD 1,987
$110 MAD 1,028
$397 MAD 3,702
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$709 MAD 6,599
$389 MAD 3,627
$1,335 MAD 12.4K
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$393 MAD 3,658
$222 MAD 2,066
$887 MAD 8,264
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,624 MAD 15.1K
$972 MAD 9,055
$2,475 MAD 23.1K
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,004 MAD 9,349
$640 MAD 5,962
$1,494 MAD 13.9K
💵 Salaries & Financials
Cost
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$482 MAD 4,487
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.98
3
6.1

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: June 14, 2026

Cost Breakdown

A central one-bedroom averages $288 nationally. In Rabat, expect around $460, while Ouarzazate – the country's most affordable city overall – comes in at $246.

The average net salary in Morocco is $428 – below average monthly costs of $728. Many locals rely on dual incomes or shared housing. Remote workers earning abroad find strong purchasing power here.

Groceries average around $188 per month nationally. A mid-range dinner for two costs about $25.00.

Most affordable: Ouarzazate at $574 per month. The capital, Rabat, sits at $909. Across the country, monthly costs span roughly $431 between the cheapest and priciest cities.

Cost Highlights

Overall living costs ($728) is 45% below the global median of $1,333.

Average rent ($288) is 54% below the global median of $624.

Dining out ($25.00) is 48% below the global median of $48.00.

Public transport ($17.00) is 48% below the global median of $33.00.

By City in Morocco
Rank
City
Population
Living Index
Solo costs
(no rent) / month
Solo costs
(with rent) / month
Family of 3 costs
(no rent) / month
Family of 3 costs
(with rent) / month
Mobile download speed
(Mbps)
Internet download speed
(Mbps)
1
504768
35 $514 $695 $1,029 $1,507
104.81
72.14
2
28288
34 $430 $668 $1,083 $1,439
51.27
45.83
3
171847
34 $478 $677 $1,052 $1,456
65.83
72.97
4
192676
30 $415 $601 $1,132 $1,271
42.61
79.47
5
109237
36 $502 $729 $1,153 $1,549
59.97
53.93
6
168687
35 $590 $679 $1,229 $1,525
16.71
74.53
7
3215935
51 $655 $1,005 $1,677 $2,142
60.05
81.67
8
237464
33 $496 $668 $1,181 $1,299
110.43
74.34
9
77966
41 $483 $817 $949 $1,675
264.07
71.61
10
1167842
33 $437 $655 $1,144 $1,409
81.72
69.55
11
118318
31 $423 $613 $883 $1,373
20.52
65.95
12
14659
39 $540 $786 $1,057 $1,578
120.95
67.23
13
507736
34 $508 $696 $943 $1,476
207.75
73.42
14
131542
36 $488 $735 $1,109 $1,447
167.55
65.43
15
195931
33 $469 $667 $944 $1,431
76.68
74.74
16
126617
40 $517 $783 $1,424 $1,715
20.72
64.25
17
125008
40 $527 $801 $1,176 $1,699
70.91
54.59
18
1002697
45 $615 $890 $1,340 $1,868
222.1
85.72
19
64355
39 $518 $790 $1,335 $1,647
173.24
79.31
20
520428
33 $477 $658 $901 $1,324
332.67
67.78
21
194358
40 $496 $802 $1,272 $1,931
118.54
84.71
22
161726
35 $482 $693 $1,237 $1,547
64.89
65.63
23
71067
29 $436 $574 $824 $1,234
20.19
80.3
24
95267
40 $576 $785 $1,650 $1,836
208.55
75.19
25
494252
33 $454 $677 $938 $1,368
204.54
70.34
26
573895
45 $610 $909 $1,476 $2,325
94.39
90.36
27
323888
31 $471 $617 $1,103 $1,271
173.13
65.07
28
890403
39 $637 $782 $1,426 $1,679
436.63
80.43
29
142250
35 $442 $718 $1,425 $1,566
155.98
72.21
30
75672
37 $442 $725 $1,221 $1,545
9.05
78.09
31
92989
36 $464 $716 $1,368 $1,549
130.9
61.13
32
5260
37 $517 $720 $1,225 $1,573
23.25
58.08
33
947952
44 $611 $855 $1,181 $1,848
29.32
78.97
34
103398
36 $480 $718 $1,223 $1,535
165.21
62.96
35
80149
32 $412 $638 $931 $1,411
312.81
72.23
36
148456
30 $497 $618 $1,253 $1,368
239.55
72.54
37
313510
41 $546 $837 $1,495 $1,750
97.82
84.25
38
380787
33 $441 $672 $955 $1,332
276.1
73.72
Morocco Median Internet Speeds (Updated April 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.
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Cost of Living in Morocco - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Morocco a good value for travelers, expats, and digital nomads when it comes to everyday expenses?
Morocco offers a compelling balance of culture, weather, and affordability. In many cities, everyday goods, street meals, and public transit feel reasonably priced relative to Western standards, while international spots can be pricier in tourist zones. The phrase Cost of Living in Morocco can vary by city: urban hubs offer modern conveniences but push up rents, while smaller towns provide more breathing room at lower costs. Housing for long stays ranges from compact apartments to traditional riads, often negotiable for longer leases. Tip: choose a base that aligns with work needs and pace of life.
What does a typical day look like for someone living there? Housing search, food options, transport, co-working, errands
In terms of daily life, you’ll find housing options clustered by city districts – Medina areas, newer residential quarters, and near beaches in coastal towns. Start your search by scanning local classifieds, reputable agencies, and neighborhood visits rather than online listings alone. For meals, markets, street stalls, and casual cafes offer fresh produce and cheap eats; you can enjoy a mix of tagines and couscous with seasonal produce. Transport is varied: buses and trams in larger cities, shared taxis, and affordable ride-hailing-like services. Co-working spaces exist in tourist hubs and business districts. Tip: schedule errands and work around cooler parts of the day.
What factors affect quality of life, budgeting, seasonality, and neighborhood fit for long stays?
Quality of life in Morocco depends on how you balance work, social life, and exploration. A practical budgeting framework is to split essentials (housing, utilities, groceries, transport) from discretionary spends (coffee, tours, dining out) and adjust with the season. The Morocco living cost can feel more favorable outside peak tourist seasons, and you’ll often find hosts or landlords more flexible on longer stays. Neighborhood fit matters: choose between a historic medina vibe, modern villas, or coastal neighborhoods with easy transit to coworking spaces. Embrace seasonal planning for trips, markets, and day trips; walking and public transit keep costs predictable, while occasional splurges on experiences can be kept in check with advance planning. Tip: build a simple monthly plan and track expenses.
What are typical monthly expenses in Morocco in 2026?
Living costs across Morocco vary hugely by location. In 2026, monthly expenses range from $574 in affordable regions to $1,005 in major cities. Capitals and tourist spots are at the top; smaller provincial towns are significantly cheaper.
Is Morocco a cheap country to live in?
Morocco is affordable by global standards, though costs vary a lot by region. Smaller cities and rural areas are genuinely cheap, while capitals and tourist spots are pricier – but still below international averages for similar quality.
What are average rents in Morocco?
Rent in Morocco varies a lot – Rabat has the highest prices, and the gap between capital and provincial rents can be 50% or more. Choosing which city to live in is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make.
How far does $1,200 go in Morocco?
Absolutely – in smaller cities across Morocco, $1,200 covers rent and daily expenses with room to spare for eating out, entertainment, and saving. Even mid-sized cities work at this budget level.
Is Morocco one of the cheapest countries to live in?
Morocco is broadly affordable – the cheapest cities start at $574 per month, and even more developed areas stay below global averages. It's accessible to a wide range of incomes and financial situations.

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