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What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Morocco
Spending runs from MAD 815 a month in the poorest fifth to MAD 4,860 in the richest
Per person, whole country
MAD 1,910
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
MAD 815richest 20%
MAD 4,860
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How living costs in Morocco compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Morocco against other countries
Cheaper than 60% of countries
Where Morocco sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs MAD 9,260 at world-middle prices costs MAD 8,380 here.
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 standard of living in Morocco?
By spending, Morocco ranks #121 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about MAD 1,910 a month, the poorest 20% about MAD 815 and the richest 20% about MAD 4,860. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
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.
What currency is used in Morocco?
Morocco uses the Moroccan Dirham (MAD). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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