Capital city in Rabat-Sale-Kenitra, Morocco
Cost of living in Rabat
How much a month costs in Rabat
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,210–1,920 (DH12,000–19,000).
Prices in Rabat
Typical 2026 ranges in MAD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | MAD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | DH5,000–9,000 | $506–911 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | DH3,500–6,000 | $354–607 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | DH100–200 | $10–20 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | DH500–1,100 | $51–111 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | DH30–55 | $3.0–5.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | DH130–280 | $13–28 |
| Cappuccino | DH20–35 | $2.0–3.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | DH45–75 | $4.6–7.6 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | DH6–7 | $0.61–0.71 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | DH20–45 | $2.0–4.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | DH350–700 | $35–71 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | DH100–200 | $10–20 |
Value for money: 62/100
A value score of 62/100 means Rabat gives more quality of life per dollar than 61% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 65/100. It's the 13th 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 Rabat
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Rabat?
About $658–911 on a lean budget, $1,210–1,920 for a comfortable month and $2,530–4,550 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Rabat?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs DH5,000–9,000 ($506–911) a month in the center and DH3,500–6,000 ($354–607) outside it.
How much does food cost in Rabat?
A local meal is DH30–55 ($3.0–5.6); a mid-range restaurant is DH130–280 ($13–28) 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
- Rabat-Salé Tramway
- ONCF (Moroccan railways)
- ONDA Moroccan airports
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.