Cost of Living

Essaouira, Morocco

Live cost-of-living data for Essaouira — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
25/ 10075% cheaper than New York
$1,500/mo
Median Income
75/100
Safety
15%
Income Tax
subtropical steppe
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
35/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$400/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$250/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$700/month
Food & Groceries
30/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.8/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.4/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$0.9/kg
Transportation
25/100
Monthly Transit Pass$20/month
One-Way Ticket$0.25/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.4/km
Utilities
30/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$60/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$15/month
Healthcare
50/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$40/visit
Dentist Visit$50/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
Education
45/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$300/month
International Primary School (yearly)$8,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$250/course
Entertainment
40/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$5/ticket
Theater Ticket$20/ticket
Museum Entry$3/ticket
Clothing
40/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$35/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$20/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$50/pair
Personal Care
35/100
Haircut (Men)$8/cut
Haircut (Women)$18/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$2.5/bottle
Dining Out
35/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$7/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$35/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5/meal
Childcare
45/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$400/month
Babysitter (per hour)$6/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$10/pack
Fitness & Sports
40/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$25/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$10/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$3/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

25 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
75/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Medina, Borj, Beachfront

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Essaouira cheap to live in?

Essaouira has a cost of living index of 25/100, where New York = 100. It is 75% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $900–$1,260 per month.

How much does rent cost in Essaouira?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Essaouira costs approximately $400/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $250/month.

Is Essaouira good for digital nomads?

Essaouira has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 25 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Essaouira?

The median net monthly salary in Essaouira is approximately $1,500 USD. The income tax rate is around 15%.

How does Essaouira compare to New York for cost of living?

Essaouira (cost index 25) is 75% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,875/month by moving from New York to Essaouira.

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