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Cost of Living in Ben Ahmed

Ben Ahmed, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco · Population 33,469

▼ -16% vs Morocco average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)د.م.3,642 ($364)
Couple, monthlyد.م.6,500 ($650)
Family of four, monthlyد.م.8,441 ($844)

Estimated Prices in Ben Ahmed

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantد.م.37.80 ($3.78)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeد.م.151 ($15.12)per meal
Cappuccinoد.م.11.34 ($1.13)each
Monthly groceries (single person)د.م.857 ($85.68)per month
Monthly public transport passد.م.139 ($13.86)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentد.م.365 ($36.54)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)د.م.106 ($10.58)per month
Fitness club membershipد.م.106 ($10.58)per month
Cinema ticketد.م.27.72 ($2.77)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreد.م.1,613 ($161)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreد.م.1,122 ($112)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreد.م.3,366 ($337)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ben Ahmed is د.م.4,050 ($405) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of د.م.3,642 ($364) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly د.م.4,735 ($473) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (د.م.1,122 ($112)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

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Sidi Abdelkarim

13 km away · Casablanca-Settat

Oulad Chbana

13 km away · Casablanca-Settat

Jemaat Oulad Mhamed

18 km away · Casablanca-Settat

Nkheila

23 km away · Casablanca-Settat

El Gara

23 km away · Casablanca-Settat

Ahlaf

28 km away · Casablanca-Settat

Lambarkiyine

28 km away · Casablanca-Settat

Other Major Cities in Morocco

Casablanca

Casablanca-Settat · pop. 3,950,000

د.م.5,417 ($542) / mo

Tangier

Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma · pop. 1,275,428

د.م.4,700 ($470) / mo

Fès

Fès-Meknès · pop. 1,167,842

د.م.4,700 ($470) / mo

Marrakech

Marrakech-Safi · pop. 1,085,330

د.م.4,700 ($470) / mo

Sale

Rabat-Salé-Kénitra · pop. 945,101

د.م.4,345 ($434) / mo

Meknès

Fès-Meknès · pop. 601,000

د.م.4,345 ($434) / mo

Rabat

Rabat-Salé-Kénitra · pop. 572,717

د.م.4,345 ($434) / mo

Agadir

Souss-Massa · pop. 538,000

د.م.4,345 ($434) / mo

Living in Ben Ahmed

Ben Ahmed is one of the key cities in Morocco. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is د.م.3,642 ($364), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around د.م.1,122 ($112) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to د.م.8,441 ($844) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately د.م.6,500 ($650) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Ben Ahmed is د.م.4,050 ($405). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least د.م.4,735 ($473) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ben Ahmed expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.م.3,642 ($364) per month in Ben Ahmed including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Morocco.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ben Ahmed?
A net salary of around د.م.4,735 ($473) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ben Ahmed with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ben Ahmed is د.م.4,050 ($405).
How much is rent in Ben Ahmed?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated د.م.1,613 ($161) per month in the city centre and د.م.1,122 ($112) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about د.م.3,366 ($337).
Is Ben Ahmed cheaper than Morocco on average?
Yes — Ben Ahmed is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Morocco average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Ben Ahmed?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.م.857 ($86) in Ben Ahmed. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about د.م.38 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around د.م.11 ($1).
How do transport costs in Ben Ahmed compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ben Ahmed is estimated at د.م.139 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ben Ahmed are estimates based on Morocco national averages adjusted for city size (population 33,469). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.