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Cost of Living in Fès

Fès, Fès-Meknès, Morocco · Population 1,167,842

▲ +8% vs Morocco average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)د.م.4,700 ($470)
Couple, monthlyد.م.8,414 ($841)
Family of four, monthlyد.م.10,952 ($1,095)

Estimated Prices in Fès

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantد.م.47.88 ($4.79)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeد.م.192 ($19.15)per meal
Cappuccinoد.م.14.36 ($1.44)each
Monthly groceries (single person)د.م.1,085 ($109)per month
Monthly public transport passد.م.176 ($17.56)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentد.م.463 ($46.28)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)د.م.134 ($13.41)per month
Fitness club membershipد.م.134 ($13.41)per month
Cinema ticketد.م.35.11 ($3.51)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreد.م.2,167 ($217)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreد.م.1,508 ($151)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreد.م.4,523 ($452)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Fès is د.م.5,130 ($513) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of د.م.4,700 ($470) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly د.م.6,110 ($611) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (د.م.1,508 ($151)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Fès

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Nearby Cities

Douar Ain Chkef

9 km away · Fès-Meknès

Oulad Tayeb

9 km away · Fès-Meknès

Ain Bida

12 km away · Fès-Meknès

Ain Kansara

20 km away · Fès-Meknès

Aïn Cheggag

21 km away · Fès-Meknès

Douar Oulad Bouziane

21 km away · Fès-Meknès

Aïn Taoujdat

23 km away · Fès-Meknès

Bhalil

25 km away · Fès-Meknès

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

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

Kenitra

Rabat-Salé-Kénitra · pop. 507,736

د.م.4,345 ($434) / mo

Living in Fès

Fès is one of the key cities in Morocco. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is د.م.4,700 ($470), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around د.م.1,508 ($151) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to د.م.10,952 ($1,095) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately د.م.8,414 ($841) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Fès is د.م.5,130 ($513). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least د.م.6,110 ($611) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fès expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.م.4,700 ($470) per month in Fès including rent outside the city centre. That is 8% more than the national average for Morocco.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Fès?
A net salary of around د.م.6,110 ($611) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Fès with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Fès is د.م.5,130 ($513).
How much is rent in Fès?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated د.م.2,167 ($217) per month in the city centre and د.م.1,508 ($151) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about د.م.4,523 ($452).
Is Fès cheaper than Morocco on average?
No — Fès is estimated to be about 8% more expensive than the Morocco average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Fès?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.م.1,085 ($109) in Fès. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about د.م.48 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around د.م.14 ($1).
How do transport costs in Fès compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Fès is estimated at د.م.176 ($18). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Fès are estimates based on Morocco national averages adjusted for city size (population 1,167,842). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.