Cost of Living in Rabat

Summary of cost of living in Rabat, Morocco:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,075.4$ (19,221.9MAD), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 560.8$ (5,194.3MAD), excluding rent.
  • Rabat is 62.4% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Rabat is, on average, 78.2% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 4.32 $ 2.70-8.10
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 43.19 $ 21.59-97.17
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 6.48 $ 5.72-8.64
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 4.59 $ 2.16-6.48
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.70 $ 2.16-7.56
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 1.98 $ 0.76-4.32
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 0.59 $ 0.49-0.86
Bottled Water (12 oz) 0.38 $ 0.32-0.54
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 0.84 $ 0.43-1.13
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 0.44 $ 0.20-1.47
White Rice (1 lb) 0.85 $ 0.49-1.71
Eggs (12, Large Size) 1.94 $ 1.55-2.33
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.87 $ 2.45-9.80
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 3.39 $ 1.32-3.92
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 5.79 $ 4.90-7.34
Apples (1 lb) 0.73 $ 0.24-0.98
Bananas (1 lb) 0.62 $ 0.39-0.88
Oranges (1 lb) 0.38 $ 0.24-0.52
Tomatoes (1 lb) 0.38 $ 0.20-0.54
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.30 $ 0.24-0.34
Onions (1 lb) 0.31 $ 0.15-0.44
Lettuce (1 Head) 0.43 $ 0.22-0.76
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.63 $ 0.54-0.86
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 10.80 $ 6.48-25.43
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 3.65 $ 2.38-5.78
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.47 $ 1.84-3.46
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 4.32 $ 4.21-4.86
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.54 $ 0.54-0.69
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 26.99 $ 21.59-32.39
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 0.65 $ 0.54-1.08
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 1.48 $ 0.87-2.26
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 4.32 $
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.52 $ 1.30-1.67
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 36,710.48 $ 32,391.60-36,710.48
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 31,851.74 $ 32,391.60-34,551.04
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 36.34 $ 23.12-64.78
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 10.09 $ 5.40-17.28
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 36.54 $ 25.91-53.99
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 27.77 $ 16.20-53.99
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 28.79 $ 26.99-26.99
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 6.48 $ 5.40-10.80
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 165.28 $ 107.97-248.34
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 7,120.63 $ 2,774.14-10,797.20
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 49.68 $ 17.34-75.58
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 45.55 $ 16.20-70.18
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 92.68 $ 75.58-107.97
Men's Leather Business Shoes 95.38 $ 64.78-129.57
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 482.87 $ 323.92-755.80
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 279.30 $ 226.74-647.83
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,140.05 $ 863.78-1,619.58
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 755.05 $ 539.86-1,295.66
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 160.49 $ 120.37-401.23
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 96.55 $ 80.25-145.45
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 747.08 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 4.57 4.00-5.20

Prices in Rabat

This city had 651 entries in the past 12 months by 62 different contributors.
Last update: 1 November 2025
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