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Cost of Living in El Gara

El Gara, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco · Population 20,467

▼ -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 Gara

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 Gara 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 Gara

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Jaqma

19 km away · Casablanca-Settat

Mwaline al Oued

20 km away · Casablanca-Settat

Ben Ahmed

23 km away · Casablanca-Settat

Sidi Dahbi

26 km away · Casablanca-Settat

Lambarkiyine

27 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 El Gara

El Gara 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 Gara 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 Gara expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.م.3,642 ($364) per month in El Gara 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 Gara?
A net salary of around د.م.4,735 ($473) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in El Gara with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in El Gara is د.م.4,050 ($405).
How much is rent in El Gara?
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 Gara cheaper than Morocco on average?
Yes — El Gara 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 Gara?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.م.857 ($86) in El Gara. 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 Gara compare?
A monthly public transport pass in El Gara 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 Gara are estimates based on Morocco national averages adjusted for city size (population 20,467). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.