Cost of Living in Rabat
Summary of cost of living in Rabat, Morocco:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,084.9$ (19,257.1MAD), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 562.6$ (5,196.7MAD), excluding rent.
- Rabat is 51.9% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Rabat is, on average, 65.8% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 MAD | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 400.00 MAD | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 60.00 MAD | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 42.50 MAD | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 25.00 MAD | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 18.31 MAD | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.43 MAD | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.53 MAD | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 7.82 MAD | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 4.03 MAD | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 7.92 MAD | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 17.94 MAD | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 54.36 MAD | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 31.37 MAD | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 53.67 MAD | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.74 MAD | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 5.75 MAD | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.52 MAD | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.51 MAD | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.80 MAD | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.83 MAD | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.00 MAD | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 5.83 MAD | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 100.00 MAD | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 33.77 MAD | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 22.83 MAD | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 40.00 MAD | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 MAD | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 250.00 MAD | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.00 MAD | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 13.68 MAD | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 40.00 MAD | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 14.09 MAD | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 340,000.00 MAD | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 295,000.00 MAD | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 336.60 MAD | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 93.47 MAD | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 338.41 MAD | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 257.19 MAD | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 266.67 MAD | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 60.00 MAD | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,530.83 MAD | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 65,949.93 MAD | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 460.10 MAD | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 421.87 MAD | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 858.33 MAD | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 883.33 MAD | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,472.22 MAD | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,586.80 MAD | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 10,559.01 MAD | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 6,993.17 MAD | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,486.44 MAD | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 894.18 MAD | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,919.34 MAD | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.57 |
Prices in Rabat
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Last update: 1 November 2025
Last update: 1 November 2025
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