City in Fez-Meknes, Morocco
Cost of living in Meknes
How much a month costs in Meknes
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $810–1,320 (DH8,000–13,000).
Prices in Meknes
Typical 2026 ranges in MAD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | MAD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | DH3,000–6,000 | $304–607 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | DH2,000–4,000 | $202–405 |
| 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 | DH30–60 | $3.0–6.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | DH100–200 | $10–20 |
| Cappuccino | DH15–30 | $1.5–3.0 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | DH35–60 | $3.5–6.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | DH4–6 | $0.40–0.61 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | DH12–25 | $1.2–2.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | DH250–500 | $25–51 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | DH100–200 | $10–20 |
Value for money: 80/100
A value score of 80/100 means Meknes gives more quality of life per dollar than 79% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 58/100. It's the 6th 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 Meknes
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Meknes?
About $455–658 on a lean budget, $810–1,320 for a comfortable month and $1,820–3,040 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Meknes?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs DH3,000–6,000 ($304–607) a month in the center and DH2,000–4,000 ($202–405) outside it.
How much does food cost in Meknes?
A local meal is DH30–60 ($3.0–6.1); a mid-range restaurant is DH100–200 ($10–20) 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)
- Fès-Saïss Airport (ONDA)
- Maroc Telecom
- 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.