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Essaouira vs Meknès

Morocco vs Morocco · 475 km apart

Essaouira

Morocco

د.م.4,080 ($408)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Meknès

Morocco

د.م.4,345 ($434)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseEssaouiraMeknèsCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.20$4.45Essaouira
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$16.80$17.81Essaouira
Cappuccino$1.26$1.34Essaouira
Monthly groceries (single person)$95.20$101Essaouira
Monthly public transport pass$15.40$16.32Essaouira
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$40.60$43.04Essaouira
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$11.76$12.47Essaouira
Fitness club membership$11.76$12.47Essaouira
Cinema ticket$3.08$3.26Essaouira
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$184$198Essaouira
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$128$138Essaouira
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$384$413Essaouira
Total single-person budget$408$434Essaouira
Average net salary$450$477

Verdict

Essaouira is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Essaouira runs about $408 versus $434 in Meknès — a difference of roughly 6%.

Salary-adjusted, Meknès leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Essaouira  ·  Full cost of living in Meknès

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Essaouira cheaper than Meknès?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $408 per month in Essaouira versus $434 in Meknès — about 6% less.
How far is Essaouira from Meknès?
The straight-line distance between Essaouira and Meknès is approximately 475 km (295 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Essaouira or Meknès?
The estimated average net salary is $450 in Essaouira and $477 in Meknès. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $42 in Essaouira versus $43 in Meknès per month.