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Cost of living in Morocco

Compare the cost of your home country to the actual living costs in Morocco, simply select your home currency and see the difference!

All data is kept up to date by local members and actual students. Our latest update was on: 30th of June 2020

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Food Price in MAD
12 eggs dozen, large 12.50 MAD
1 beer pint in local shops, markets 7 MAD
1 kg of tomatoes 8.50 MAD
Full chicken 2kg 38.75 MAD
1litre 100% fruit juice 8.50 MAD
1 package of cigarettes imported brands 25 MAD
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 7.50 MAD
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 48.95 MAD
2.5 liters of Coca-Cola 0.95 MAD
1 Bread loaf standard 9.50 MAD
Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml 12 MAD
1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna 18.50 MAD
Heinz baked beans 1 tin 8 MAD
1.5 kg Sugar 10 MAD
2 liter cooking oil 20 MAD
Yum-yum noodles per pack 2.00 MAD
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 5.50 MAD
1 liter milk 8.50 MAD
Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away 25 MAD
Housing
Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat 165 MAD
Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month) 145 MAD
Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether) 58.50 MAD
House Cleaning fee per day 105 MAD
Large Gas heater price range upwards. 200 MAD
Original branded Electric Fans 200 MAD
Original branded Electric kettle. 120 MAD
40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set 2000 MAD
Single bed Blankets 120 MAD
Personal Care
Avon for women and men cologne 100 MAD
Ladies hair plaiting. 60 MAD
Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons) 18 MAD
Men's haircut 40 MAD
Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses 24.50 MAD
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages 65 MAD
1 month of gym subscription. 105 MAD
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone) 90 MAD
Unisex Loris perfume 30 MAD
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price. 100 MAD
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards 1000 MAD
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards 3000 MAD
Entertainment
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks 120 MAD
Go carting 30mins 120 MAD
Movie House 3d cinema 30 MAD
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket) 15 MAD
Photo shoot 120 MAD
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee 12.50 MAD
3 course dinner local restaurant two people 96.50 MAD
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people 150 MAD
Play station 4 console without games. 2000 MAD
Spalding Basketball 200 MAD
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls 500 MAD
Transportation
Taxi fare on average 5-10km 45 MAD
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare 30 MAD
1 liter petrol/diesel 6.50 MAD
1 day rent a car cost 140 MAD
Driver’s license 2300 MAD
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar) 150 MAD
1 pair of men’s formal shoes 215 MAD
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) 280 MAD
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) 135.79 MAD
Ladies formal shoes original and durable 120 MAD
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance) 150 MAD

Living costs in Morocco are generally very reasonable, especially when it comes to food. Cost of living in Morocco is 50.91% lower than in the United States

Accommodation

As an international student in Morocco, there is a range of options to choose from. Some universities offer student residences in Morocco. There are various accommodation options and alternatives to consider for example homestays, Studio apartments, or hostel. A single apartment in the city centre costs about MAD 3,024.68 and MAD 1,664.78 outside the city centre.

Shopping and Groceries

Shopping for food and other requirements should be a fun and unforgettable experience for international students. It gets easier when they can get all they need in one place and at very affordable prices. Students can enjoy shopping at these shops and souks in Morocco.

  • Morocco Mall
  • Menara Mall Souk Cherifa.
  • Carré Eden Shopping Center Marrakech
  • Carrefour Market in Morocco
  • Atacadao

Basic grocery list containing Milk, Fresh Bread, White Rice (1kg), Eggs dozen, Beef, Tomato (1kg), Potato (1kg), Onion (1kg) would cost about MAD 200.

Transport -Getting around Morocco on public transport is easy with an efficient rail network linking the main towns, the coast, and Marrakesh. There are also plenty of buses and collective taxis. Renting a car can reduce time delays unlike on public transport.

Credit Cards- MasterCard and Visa cards are accepted in Morocco but are limited to modern shops as Souks and other small shops usually rely on a cash system.

Bills and Utilities: Basic utilities like water, electricity, heating, and gas cost at about MAD 393.71 per month while voice calls 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local cost MAD1.37 per minute.

Note: prices may vary depending on the service providers, location, discount deals, and the season.

Let us take a brief look at some prices for basic things one would need in Morocco. We have selected a few products and services that we view as important.

Product/ Service Price MAD Product/ Service
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 30.00  Food
1 Litre Milk 6.96 Food
Loaf of Fresh White Bread 5.98 Food
White Rice (1kg) 11.87 Food
Eggs dozen 12.11 Food
Beef Round (1kg) 79.06 Food
Tomato (1kg) 4.72 Food
Potato (1kg) 4.5 Food
Onion (1kg) 4.5 Food
     
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 6.5 Transport
Monthly pass 150 Transport
     
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local 1.37 Utilities (Monthly)
Internet (60 Mbps, Unlimited Data, ADSL) 319.92 Utilities (Monthly)
Basic (electricity, heating, water, etc.) 393.71 Utilities (Monthly)
     
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 204.64 Sports and Leisure
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 176.21 Sports and Leisure
Cinema 1 seat 60 Sports and Leisure
     
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 3,024.68 Rentals per Month
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 1,664.78 Rentals per Month