Town in Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Cost of living in Essaouira
How much a month costs in Essaouira
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $810–1,320 (DH8,000–13,000).
Prices in Essaouira
Typical 2026 ranges in MAD, rounded. US$ 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) | DH1,800–3,500 | $182–354 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | DH80–160 | $8.1–16.2 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | DH400–900 | $40–91 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | DH30–50 | $3.0–5.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | DH100–220 | $10–22 |
| Cappuccino | DH15–30 | $1.5–3.0 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | DH40–70 | $4.0–7.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| 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 |
Value for money: 85/100
A value score of 85/100 means Essaouira gives more quality of life per dollar than 84% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 63/100. It's the 7th 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 Essaouira
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Essaouira?
About $455–658 on a lean budget, $810–1,320 for a comfortable month and $1,620–2,830 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Essaouira?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs DH2,500–5,000 ($253–506) a month in the center and DH1,800–3,500 ($182–354) outside it.
How much does food cost in Essaouira?
A local meal is DH30–50 ($3.0–5.1); a mid-range restaurant is DH100–220 ($10–22) 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.