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Cost of Living in Rabat

Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco · Population 572,717

▲ +0% vs Morocco average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)د.م.4,345 ($434)
Couple, monthlyد.م.7,771 ($777)
Family of four, monthlyد.م.10,108 ($1,011)

Estimated Prices in Rabat

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantد.م.44.52 ($4.45)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeد.م.178 ($17.81)per meal
Cappuccinoد.م.13.36 ($1.34)each
Monthly groceries (single person)د.م.1,009 ($101)per month
Monthly public transport passد.م.163 ($16.32)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentد.م.430 ($43.04)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)د.م.125 ($12.47)per month
Fitness club membershipد.م.125 ($12.47)per month
Cinema ticketد.م.32.65 ($3.26)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreد.م.1,979 ($198)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreد.م.1,377 ($138)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreد.م.4,130 ($413)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Rabat is د.م.4,770 ($477) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of د.م.4,345 ($434) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly د.م.5,648 ($565) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (د.م.1,377 ($138)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Rabat

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Nearby Cities

Sale

4 km away · Rabat-Salé-Kénitra

Temara

12 km away · Rabat-Salé-Kénitra

Bouknadel

22 km away · Rabat-Salé-Kénitra

Ain El Aouda

24 km away · Rabat-Salé-Kénitra

Skhirate

26 km away · Rabat-Salé-Kénitra

Sabbah

30 km away · Rabat-Salé-Kénitra

Mehdya

30 km away · Rabat-Salé-Kénitra

Sidi Yahya Zaer

35 km away · Rabat-Salé-Kénitra

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

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 Rabat

Rabat is one of the key cities in Morocco. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is د.م.4,345 ($434), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around د.م.1,377 ($138) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to د.م.10,108 ($1,011) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately د.م.7,771 ($777) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Rabat is د.م.4,770 ($477). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least د.م.5,648 ($565) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rabat expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.م.4,345 ($434) per month in Rabat including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Morocco.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Rabat?
A net salary of around د.م.5,648 ($565) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Rabat with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Rabat is د.م.4,770 ($477).
How much is rent in Rabat?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated د.م.1,979 ($198) per month in the city centre and د.م.1,377 ($138) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about د.م.4,130 ($413).
Is Rabat cheaper than Morocco on average?
No — Rabat is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Morocco average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Rabat?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.م.1,009 ($101) in Rabat. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about د.م.45 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around د.م.13 ($1).
How do transport costs in Rabat compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Rabat is estimated at د.م.163 ($16). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Rabat are estimates based on Morocco national averages adjusted for city size (population 572,717). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.