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Cost of Living in Oued Zem

Oued Zem, Béni Mellal-Khénifra, Morocco · Population 93,776

▼ -6% vs Morocco average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)د.م.4,080 ($408)
Couple, monthlyد.م.7,292 ($729)
Family of four, monthlyد.م.9,479 ($948)

Estimated Prices in Oued Zem

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantد.م.42.00 ($4.20)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeد.م.168 ($16.80)per meal
Cappuccinoد.م.12.60 ($1.26)each
Monthly groceries (single person)د.م.952 ($95.20)per month
Monthly public transport passد.م.154 ($15.40)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentد.م.406 ($40.60)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)د.م.118 ($11.76)per month
Fitness club membershipد.م.118 ($11.76)per month
Cinema ticketد.م.30.80 ($3.08)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreد.م.1,840 ($184)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreد.م.1,280 ($128)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreد.م.3,840 ($384)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Oued Zem is د.م.4,500 ($450) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of د.م.4,080 ($408) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly د.م.5,304 ($530) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (د.م.1,280 ($128)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Boujad

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Bou Djeniba

20 km away · Béni Mellal-Khénifra

Hetane

22 km away · Béni Mellal-Khénifra

Kouribga

31 km away · Béni Mellal-Khénifra

’Tlat Bni Oukil

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Al Fqih Ben Çalah

41 km away · Béni Mellal-Khénifra

Qasbat Tadla

41 km away · Béni Mellal-Khénifra

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 Oued Zem

Oued Zem is one of the key cities in Morocco. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is د.م.4,080 ($408), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around د.م.1,280 ($128) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to د.م.9,479 ($948) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately د.م.7,292 ($729) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Oued Zem is د.م.4,500 ($450). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least د.م.5,304 ($530) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oued Zem expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.م.4,080 ($408) per month in Oued Zem including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Morocco.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Oued Zem?
A net salary of around د.م.5,304 ($530) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Oued Zem with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Oued Zem is د.م.4,500 ($450).
How much is rent in Oued Zem?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated د.م.1,840 ($184) per month in the city centre and د.م.1,280 ($128) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about د.م.3,840 ($384).
Is Oued Zem cheaper than Morocco on average?
Yes — Oued Zem is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Morocco average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Oued Zem?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.م.952 ($95) in Oued Zem. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about د.م.42 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around د.م.13 ($1).
How do transport costs in Oued Zem compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Oued Zem is estimated at د.م.154 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Oued Zem are estimates based on Morocco national averages adjusted for city size (population 93,776). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.