Cost of Living

Marrakech, Morocco

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

CheapestNew York = 100
12/ 10088% cheaper than New York
-49% rent since Jul 2026
$850/mo
Median Income
55/100
Safety
15%
Income Tax
hot semi-arid
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

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

Housing
20/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$495/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$290/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$850/month
Food & Groceries
18/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.88/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.65/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.1/kg
Transportation
15/100
Monthly Transit Pass$28/month
One-Way Ticket$0.5/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.8/km
Utilities
12/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$45/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$18/month
Healthcare
50/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$50/visit
Dentist Visit$60/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$10/course
Education
40/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$300/month
International Primary School (yearly)$6,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$250/course
Entertainment
20/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$6/ticket
Theater Ticket$20/ticket
Museum Entry$8/ticket
Clothing
30/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$40/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$25/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$55/pair
Personal Care
20/100
Haircut (Men)$8/cut
Haircut (Women)$15/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3/bottle
Dining Out
15/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$4/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$28/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$6.6/meal
Childcare
25/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$350/month
Babysitter (per hour)$6/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$10/pack
Fitness & Sports
25/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$25/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$10/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$4/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

50 Mbps
Internet Speed
$350
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
65/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Gueliz, Hivernage

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marrakech cheap to live in?

Marrakech has a cost of living index of 12/100, where New York = 100. It is 88% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $440–$616 per month.

How much does rent cost in Marrakech?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Marrakech costs approximately $495/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $290/month.

Is Marrakech good for digital nomads?

Marrakech has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 50 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $350/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Marrakech?

The median net monthly salary in Marrakech is approximately $850 USD. The income tax rate is around 15%.

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

Marrakech (cost index 12) is 88% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,200/month by moving from New York to Marrakech.

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