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Cost of Living in Sa’ada

Sa’ada, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco

▼ -13% vs Morocco average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)د.م.3,773 ($377)
Couple, monthlyد.م.6,737 ($674)
Family of four, monthlyد.م.8,751 ($875)

Estimated Prices in Sa’ada

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantد.م.39.06 ($3.91)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeد.م.156 ($15.62)per meal
Cappuccinoد.م.11.72 ($1.17)each
Monthly groceries (single person)د.م.885 ($88.54)per month
Monthly public transport passد.م.143 ($14.32)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentد.م.378 ($37.76)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)د.م.109 ($10.94)per month
Fitness club membershipد.م.109 ($10.94)per month
Cinema ticketد.م.28.64 ($2.86)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreد.م.1,680 ($168)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreد.م.1,169 ($117)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreد.م.3,507 ($351)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Sa’ada is د.م.4,185 ($419) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of د.م.3,773 ($377) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly د.م.4,905 ($490) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (د.م.1,169 ($117)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Marrakech

12 km away · Marrakech-Safi

Tameslouht

14 km away · Marrakech-Safi

Ayt ’Attou ou L’Arbi

20 km away · Marrakech-Safi

Sidi Zouine

24 km away · Marrakech-Safi

Ech Chaïbat

24 km away · Marrakech-Safi

Oulad Hassoune

25 km away · Marrakech-Safi

Tahannawt

34 km away · Marrakech-Safi

Douar Hammadi

34 km away · Marrakech-Safi

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 Sa’ada

Sa’ada is one of the key cities in Morocco. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is د.م.3,773 ($377), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around د.م.1,169 ($117) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to د.م.8,751 ($875) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately د.م.6,737 ($674) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Sa’ada is د.م.4,185 ($419). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least د.م.4,905 ($490) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sa’ada expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.م.3,773 ($377) per month in Sa’ada including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for Morocco.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Sa’ada?
A net salary of around د.م.4,905 ($490) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Sa’ada with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Sa’ada is د.م.4,185 ($419).
How much is rent in Sa’ada?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated د.م.1,680 ($168) per month in the city centre and د.م.1,169 ($117) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about د.م.3,507 ($351).
Is Sa’ada cheaper than Morocco on average?
Yes — Sa’ada is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the Morocco average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Sa’ada?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.م.885 ($89) in Sa’ada. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about د.م.39 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around د.م.12 ($1).
How do transport costs in Sa’ada compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Sa’ada is estimated at د.م.143 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Sa’ada are estimates based on Morocco national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.