City in Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab, Western Sahara
Cost of living in Dakhla
How much a month costs in Dakhla
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $911–1,520 (DH9,000–15,000).
Prices in Dakhla
Typical 2026 ranges in MAD, rounded. US$ 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) | DH1,500–3,000 | $152–304 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | DH80–200 | $8–20 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | DH400–1,000 | $40–101 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | DH30–60 | $3.0–6.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | DH100–250 | $10–25 |
| Cappuccino | DH15–30 | $1.5–3.0 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | DH35–70 | $3.5–7.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | DH7–15 | $0.7–1.5 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | DH10–25 | $1.0–2.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | DH250–500 | $25–51 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | DH100–200 | $10–20 |
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Dakhla?
About $455–658 on a lean budget, $911–1,520 for a comfortable month and $2,020–3,540 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Dakhla?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs DH2,500–5,000 ($253–506) a month in the center and DH1,500–3,000 ($152–304) outside it.
How much does food cost in Dakhla?
A local meal is DH30–60 ($3.0–6.1); a mid-range restaurant is DH100–250 ($10–25) per person.
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Moroccan National Tourist Office
- ONDA (Moroccan airports)
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