Cost of Living in Marrakech

Summary of cost of living in Marrakech, Morocco:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,895.8$ (17,538.6MAD), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 514.8$ (4,763.1MAD), excluding rent.
  • Marrakech is 53.2% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Marrakech is, on average, 75.1% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 4.32 $ 2.16-7.57
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 32.43 $ 12.97-100.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 6.76 $ 6.49-9.51
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 5.40 $ 2.70-7.57
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 5.50 $ 3.24-8.65
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 2.44 $ 1.30-5.40
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 1.49 $ 0.54-2.50
Bottled Water (12 oz) 0.62 $ 0.32-1.99
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 0.92 $ 0.86-1.19
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 0.50 $ 0.20-1.96
White Rice (1 lb) 0.79 $ 0.59-0.88
Eggs (12, Large Size) 2.06 $ 1.43-2.59
Local Cheese (1 lb) 3.92 $ 2.45-5.88
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 2.64 $ 1.47-3.92
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 5.09 $ 3.92-7.35
Apples (1 lb) 0.70 $ 0.29-0.88
Bananas (1 lb) 0.63 $ 0.34-0.98
Oranges (1 lb) 0.42 $ 0.15-0.59
Tomatoes (1 lb) 0.39 $ 0.25-0.69
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.34 $ 0.20-0.49
Onions (1 lb) 0.37 $ 0.15-0.59
Lettuce (1 Head) 0.43 $ 0.16-0.76
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.60 $ 0.54-0.86
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 7.57 $ 5.40-9.19
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.62 $ 2.16-3.24
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.32 $ 1.51-4.86
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 4.32 $ 3.78-4.54
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.43 $ 0.43-0.54
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 10.81 $ 10.81-32.43
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 0.97 $ 0.76-1.08
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 1.13 $ 0.87-2.09
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 5.40 $ 5.40-9.73
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.54 $ 1.35-1.68
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 35,562.22 $ 32,319.46-36,751.23
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 30,738.62 $ 27,779.60-34,373.21
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 31.76 $ 19.69-37.83
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 11.41 $ 5.30-21.62
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 43.91 $ 21.62-54.05
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 25.78 $ 16.21-37.83
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 32.07 $ 31.35-32.43
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 6.76 $ 5.40-7.57
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 104.54 $ 32.43-169.54
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 6,242.25 $ 5,188.41-7,052.82
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 42.13 $ 24.30-86.47
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 49.48 $ 24.30-64.86
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 107.01 $ 48.64-270.23
Men's Leather Business Shoes 102.25 $ 53.94-162.14
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 438.37 $ 324.28-648.55
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 288.24 $ 216.18-432.37
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 709.35 $ 540.46-1,080.92
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 463.25 $ 270.23-972.83
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 108.62 $ 70.29-150.63
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 60.25 $ 30.13-100.42
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 452.18 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 4.75 3.50-6.00

Prices in Marrakech

This city had 497 entries in the past 12 months by 51 different contributors.
Last update: 25 November 2025
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3 Comments so far
Bulba on Mar 09, 2024:
Yes, Kamal, we are waiting, we are ready to offer you a salary of 85000 Eur and apartment at no cost, please bring your family with you. You are very valuable for us, inform your friends also - all are welcomed, even more - we need you
kamal on May 28, 2023:
i am kamal from morrocco 33 years old i whant to settle my situation i whant to go to europe
alonso alex on May 06, 2023:
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