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Cost of Living in El Aïoun

El Aïoun, Oriental, Morocco · Population 40,652

▼ -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 El Aïoun

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 El Aïoun 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.

Compare El Aïoun

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Nearby Cities

Oulad Khallouf

16 km away · Oriental

Zegzel

33 km away · Oriental

Station des Essais M.V.A.

38 km away · Oriental

Taourirt

39 km away · Oriental

Aklim

40 km away · Oriental

Berkane

42 km away · Oriental

Jerada

44 km away · Oriental

Zaïo

46 km away · Oriental

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 El Aïoun

El Aïoun 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 El Aïoun 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 El Aïoun expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.م.3,642 ($364) per month in El Aïoun 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 El Aïoun?
A net salary of around د.م.4,735 ($473) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in El Aïoun with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in El Aïoun is د.م.4,050 ($405).
How much is rent in El Aïoun?
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 El Aïoun cheaper than Morocco on average?
Yes — El Aïoun 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 El Aïoun?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.م.857 ($86) in El Aïoun. 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 El Aïoun compare?
A monthly public transport pass in El Aïoun is estimated at د.م.139 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for El Aïoun are estimates based on Morocco national averages adjusted for city size (population 40,652). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.