Cost of Living in Marrakech, Morocco

Marrakech has a cost of living index of 35/100 (New York = 100). It is 65% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

35/100
Cost Index
$750/mo
Median Income
68/100
Safety Index
hot semi-arid
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 25/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$980/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$460/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,820/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 22/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.87/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.59/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.15/kg
Dining OutScore: 24/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$3.9/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$24/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$6.47/meal
TransportationScore: 18/100
Monthly Transit Pass$12/month
One-Way Ticket$0.44/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.75/km
UtilitiesScore: 20/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$38/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$18/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$12/month
HealthcareScore: 40/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$17/visit
Dentist Visit$35/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
EntertainmentScore: 28/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$6/ticket
Theater Ticket$18/ticket
Museum Entry$8/ticket
FitnessScore: 28/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$22/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$12/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$5/entry
Personal CareScore: 25/100
Haircut (Men)$8/cut
Haircut (Women)$18/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 32/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$45/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$28/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$65/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

45 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
low
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
70/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Medina, Gueliz, Hivernage

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marrakech cheap to live in?

Marrakech has a cost of living index of 35/100, where New York = 100. It is 65% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $700–$980 per month.

How much does rent cost in Marrakech?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Marrakech costs approximately $980/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $460/month.

Is Marrakech good for digital nomads?

Marrakech has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 45 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is low.

What is the average salary in Marrakech?

The median net monthly salary in Marrakech is approximately $750 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

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

Marrakech (cost index 35) is 65% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,625/month by moving from New York to Marrakech.

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