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πŸ‡²πŸ‡¦ Cost of Living in Marrakech

How much you'll actually spend β€” not what travel blogs tell you

Monthly budget Β· Single Β· city center

$729/mo

Just you and your questionable life decisions

Rent(1BR)$495
Groceries & eating out$122
Transport$27
Utilities & phones$85
Average local salary (after tax)$520/mo

The real monthly damage

Rent β€” the biggest line item

1BR, city center$495/mo
1BR, outside center$307/mo
3BR, city center$746/mo
3BR, outside center$474/mo

Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD unless toggled.

Grocery prices β€” the supermarket reality check

Milk (1L)$0.94
Bread (loaf)$0.88
Eggs (12)$2.09
Rice (1kg)$1.60
Chicken (1kg)$5.37
Apples (1kg)$1.65
Tomatoes (1kg)$0.81
Potatoes (1kg)$0.74
Water (1.5L)$0.62
Wine (mid-range)$8.12
Beer (0.5L)$2.39

Eating out β€” because you won't cook every night

Cheap meal$4.06
Mid-range dinner for 2$32
Cappuccino$2.64
Beer (draught)$7.03
Coke (0.33L)$2.16

Getting around β€” or trying to

Monthly pass$27
Single ride$0.43
Taxi start$0.97
Taxi per km$0.70
Gasoline (1L)$1.45

30-day trial run

What a month-long scouting trip costs before you commit to anything permanent.

Short-term rental$743
Food (2 meals + coffee/day)$323
Transport (2 rides/day)$26
SIM card$9.00
Total 30 days$1,101

Marrakech vs. similar cities

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live in Marrakech?β–Ό

A single person can expect to spend about $729/month in Marrakech, including rent in the city center, groceries, transport, and utilities. Couples need roughly $887/month.

What is the average salary in Marrakech?β–Ό

The average monthly net salary (after tax) in Marrakech is about $520, according to Numbeo data.

Is Marrakech expensive compared to other cities?β–Ό

Compared to similar cities: Da Nang ($548/mo), Chiang Mai ($688/mo), Batumi ($841/mo), Tashkent ($809/mo), Bucharest ($1,201/mo). Marrakech comes in at $729/mo for a single person.

Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.