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Cost of Living in L’Oulja

L’Oulja, Fès-Meknès, Morocco · Population 13,679

▼ -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 L’Oulja

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 L’Oulja 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 L’Oulja

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Nearby Cities

Douar Oulad Bouziane

11 km away · Fès-Meknès

Bouchabel

12 km away · Fès-Meknès

Bouarouss

16 km away · Fès-Meknès

Jbabra

16 km away · Fès-Meknès

Ain Kansara

19 km away · Fès-Meknès

Oulad Daoud

22 km away · Fès-Meknès

Karia Ba Mohamed

25 km away · Fès-Meknès

Tissa

26 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

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 L’Oulja

L’Oulja 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 L’Oulja 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 L’Oulja expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.م.3,642 ($364) per month in L’Oulja 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 L’Oulja?
A net salary of around د.م.4,735 ($473) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in L’Oulja with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in L’Oulja is د.م.4,050 ($405).
How much is rent in L’Oulja?
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 L’Oulja cheaper than Morocco on average?
Yes — L’Oulja 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 L’Oulja?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.م.857 ($86) in L’Oulja. 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 L’Oulja compare?
A monthly public transport pass in L’Oulja is estimated at د.م.139 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for L’Oulja are estimates based on Morocco national averages adjusted for city size (population 13,679). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.