MigrantoCost of living in Morocco
Average monthly spending, by standard of living and against other countries
Monthly cost
MAD 1,910
what a typical person spends
Spending by standard of living
MAD 815richest 20%
MAD 4,860
Morocco makes and grows much of what it uses, and cheap local food, labor, and services keep the day-to-day cost of living gentle for anyone bringing in outside income. The price climbs mainly on imported goods and in the more touristy corners of the bigger cities. The gap between an easy life and a tight one sits in the middle — noticeable, but most people live within sight of one another.
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Cost of living in Morocco
MAD 815/mo
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Take-home
MAD 1,660
vs MAD 11,100 in your country
Potential savings
MAD 844
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How living costs in Morocco compare
Morocco comes out a notch above the African average and lands in the world's middle band overall. A broad, productive home economy keeps everyday costs reasonable while tourism and imports nudge the figure upward. For someone with outside income, it reads as comfortable middle ground — neither cheap nor costly, with good value for the money.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank, regional estimate), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Morocco?
A typical person in Morocco spends about MAD 1,910 a month — around MAD 22,900 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the cost of living in Morocco in US dollars?
The cost of living in Morocco is about $206 a month, or roughly $2,472 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Morocco?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about MAD 815 a month per person, a typical one around MAD 1,910, and a comfortable life around MAD 2,690. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Morocco enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about MAD 1,910 a month, while the average take-home pay in Morocco is about MAD 5,460. For more on incomes, see salaries in Morocco.
Is Morocco an expensive country to live in?
Somewhat. Morocco is more expensive than 35% of countries worldwide and ranks 9th of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
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