Mountain town in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco
Cost of living in Chefchaouen
How much a month costs in Chefchaouen
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $810–1,210 (DH8,000–12,000).
Prices in Chefchaouen
Typical 2026 ranges in MAD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | MAD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | DH2,000–3,500 | $202–354 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | DH1,500–2,500 | $152–253 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | DH80–150 | $8.1–15.2 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | DH300–600 | $30–61 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | DH25–45 | $2.5–4.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | DH80–150 | $8.1–15.2 |
| Cappuccino | DH12–25 | $1.2–2.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | DH15–30 | $1.5–3.0 |
| 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 Chefchaouen gives more quality of life per dollar than 82% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 58/100. It's the 4th 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 Chefchaouen
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Chefchaouen?
About $455–658 on a lean budget, $810–1,210 for a comfortable month and $1,520–2,530 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Chefchaouen?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs DH2,000–3,500 ($202–354) a month in the center and DH1,500–2,500 ($152–253) outside it.
How much does food cost in Chefchaouen?
A local meal is DH25–45 ($2.5–4.6); a mid-range restaurant is DH80–150 ($8.1–15.2) per person.
Is Morocco expensive?
Prices in Morocco are about 42% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
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.