Town in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco
Cost of living in Asilah
How much a month costs in Asilah
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $810–1,270 (DH8,000–12,500).
Prices in Asilah
Typical 2026 ranges in MAD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | MAD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | DH2,500–5,000 | $253–506 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | DH1,500–3,500 | $152–354 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | DH90–200 | $9–20 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | DH350–900 | $35–91 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | DH30–70 | $3.0–7.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | DH120–250 | $12–25 |
| Cappuccino | DH15–30 | $1.5–3.0 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | DH40–70 | $4.0–7.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | DH5–20 | $0.5–2.0 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | DH10–25 | $1.0–2.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | DH100–200 | $10–20 |
Value for money: 83/100
A value score of 83/100 means Asilah gives more quality of life per dollar than 82% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 59/100. It's the 5th most affordable of 14 places we cover in Morocco.
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Cost of living across Morocco
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Imlil | $607–911 | 94/100 |
| Merzouga | $708–1,010 | 90/100 |
| Ouarzazate | $759–1,110 | 88/100 |
| Chefchaouen | $810–1,210 | 83/100 |
| Asilah | $810–1,270 | 83/100 |
| Essaouira | $810–1,320 | 85/100 |
| Meknes | $810–1,320 | 80/100 |
| Fes | $911–1,420 | 69/100 |
| Taghazout | $911–1,420 | 81/100 |
| Tangier | $1,010–1,620 | 65/100 |
| Agadir | $1,010–1,620 | 72/100 |
| Marrakech | $1,110–1,720 | 44/100 |
| Rabat | $1,210–1,920 | 62/100 |
| Casablanca | $1,420–2,230 | 38/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Asilah
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Asilah?
About $455–658 on a lean budget, $810–1,270 for a comfortable month and $1,620–2,830 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Asilah?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs DH2,500–5,000 ($253–506) a month in the center and DH1,500–3,500 ($152–354) outside it.
How much does food cost in Asilah?
A local meal is DH30–70 ($3.0–7.1); a mid-range restaurant is DH120–250 ($12–25) per person.
Is Morocco expensive?
Prices in Morocco are about 42% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- ONCF (Moroccan railways)
- Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (ONDA)
- CTM
- Moroccan National Tourist Office
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.