Cost of Living Comparison Between Algeria and Morocco 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Morocco is 12.9% higher than in Algeria (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Morocco is 24.0% higher than in Algeria | |
| Rent Prices in Morocco are 130.9% higher than in Algeria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Morocco are 51.5% higher than in Algeria | |
| Groceries Prices in Morocco are 11.1% lower than in Algeria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Morocco is 23.9% higher than in Algeria | |
Restaurants | Algeria Edit |
Morocco Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
2.25 € (24.28 MAD) |
3.71 € (40.00 MAD) |
+64.8 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
20.00 € (215.78 MAD) |
23.17 € (250.00 MAD) |
+15.9 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
3.41 € (36.74 MAD) |
5.56 € (60.00 MAD) |
+63.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
1.31 € (14.18 MAD) |
2.78 € (30.00 MAD) |
+111.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.00 € (21.58 MAD) |
3.24 € (35.00 MAD) |
+62.2 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
0.70 € (7.60 MAD) |
1.51 € (16.34 MAD) |
+115.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
0.51 € (5.52 MAD) |
0.53 € (5.68 MAD) |
+2.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
0.21 € (2.26 MAD) |
0.32 € (3.49 MAD) |
+54.4 % |
Markets | Algeria Edit |
Morocco Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
0.83 € (8.98 MAD) |
0.78 € (8.39 MAD) |
-6.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
0.13 € (1.44 MAD) |
0.45 € (4.82 MAD) |
+235.7 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.57 € (6.17 MAD) |
0.70 € (7.55 MAD) |
+22.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
1.51 € (16.27 MAD) |
1.66 € (17.96 MAD) |
+10.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.55 € (38.26 MAD) |
4.13 € (44.52 MAD) |
+16.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.80 € (19.47 MAD) |
2.42 € (26.09 MAD) |
+34.0 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
6.19 € (66.79 MAD) |
4.24 € (45.80 MAD) |
-31.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.24 € (13.39 MAD) |
0.57 € (6.13 MAD) |
-54.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
1.22 € (13.13 MAD) |
0.53 € (5.67 MAD) |
-56.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.65 € (7.00 MAD) |
0.31 € (3.37 MAD) |
-51.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
0.32 € (3.48 MAD) |
0.31 € (3.31 MAD) |
-4.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.23 € (2.51 MAD) |
0.27 € (2.91 MAD) |
+15.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.21 € (2.24 MAD) |
0.28 € (3.03 MAD) |
+35.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
0.55 € (5.94 MAD) |
0.37 € (4.02 MAD) |
-32.2 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.27 € (2.96 MAD) |
0.52 € (5.62 MAD) |
+89.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
8.07 € (87.06 MAD) |
6.49 € (70.00 MAD) |
-19.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
1.36 € (14.71 MAD) |
2.25 € (24.24 MAD) |
+64.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.72 € (18.57 MAD) |
2.38 € (25.72 MAD) |
+38.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
2.39 € (25.80 MAD) |
3.71 € (40.00 MAD) |
+55.0 % |
Transportation | Algeria Edit |
Morocco Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.17 € (1.84 MAD) |
0.46 € (5.00 MAD) |
+171.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
7.91 € (85.33 MAD) |
18.54 € (200.00 MAD) |
+134.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
1.00 € (10.79 MAD) |
0.65 € (7.00 MAD) |
-35.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
0.64 € (6.95 MAD) |
1.04 € (11.27 MAD) |
+62.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
4.13 € (44.52 MAD) |
4.12 € (44.40 MAD) |
-0.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
0.30 € (3.21 MAD) |
1.26 € (13.62 MAD) |
+323.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
27,653.49 € (298,357.44 MAD) |
30,493.62 € (329,000.00 MAD) |
+10.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
30,538.26 € (329,481.68 MAD) |
26,665.41 € (287,696.92 MAD) |
-12.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Algeria Edit |
Morocco Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
34.42 € (371.35 MAD) |
34.00 € (366.81 MAD) |
-1.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
8.85 € (95.49 MAD) |
9.74 € (105.06 MAD) |
+10.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
16.77 € (180.93 MAD) |
33.53 € (361.76 MAD) |
+99.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Algeria Edit |
Morocco Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
16.91 € (182.48 MAD) |
21.38 € (230.72 MAD) |
+26.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
7.93 € (85.51 MAD) |
19.35 € (208.78 MAD) |
+144.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
4.00 € (43.16 MAD) |
6.02 € (65.00 MAD) |
+50.6 % |
Childcare | Algeria Edit |
Morocco Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
74.28 € (801.40 MAD) |
113.42 € (1,223.73 MAD) |
+52.7 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
2,887.18 € (31,150.21 MAD) |
3,264.11 € (35,216.93 MAD) |
+13.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Algeria Edit |
Morocco Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
31.86 € (343.73 MAD) |
33.04 € (356.48 MAD) |
+3.7 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
37.17 € (401.01 MAD) |
37.59 € (405.56 MAD) |
+1.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
59.19 € (638.57 MAD) |
72.27 € (779.70 MAD) |
+22.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
64.83 € (699.42 MAD) |
57.51 € (620.52 MAD) |
-11.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Algeria Edit |
Morocco Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
133.75 € (1,443.10 MAD) |
324.22 € (3,498.04 MAD) |
+142.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
89.93 € (970.26 MAD) |
184.70 € (1,992.80 MAD) |
+105.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
235.81 € (2,544.17 MAD) |
583.49 € (6,295.36 MAD) |
+147.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
159.41 € (1,719.92 MAD) |
328.29 € (3,542.00 MAD) |
+105.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Algeria Edit |
Morocco Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
96.49 € (1,041.05 MAD) |
126.71 € (1,367.04 MAD) |
+31.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
63.19 € (681.73 MAD) |
78.91 € (851.35 MAD) |
+24.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Algeria Edit |
Morocco Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
268.04 € (2,891.87 MAD) |
411.80 € (4,442.92 MAD) |
+53.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.03 | 4.81 | -20.3 % |
| Last update: | 7 January 2026 | 21 January 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 77 | 227 | |
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