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Cost of Living in Sidi Bou Othmane

Sidi Bou Othmane, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco · Population 12,490

▼ -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 Sidi Bou Othmane

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 Sidi Bou Othmane 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 Sidi Bou Othmane

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Nearby Cities

Nzalat Laadam

20 km away · Marrakech-Safi

Oulad Imloul

26 km away · Marrakech-Safi

Oulad Driss

29 km away · Marrakech-Safi

Oulad Hassoune

30 km away · Marrakech-Safi

Marrakech

31 km away · Marrakech-Safi

Sidi Azzouz

31 km away · Marrakech-Safi

Jaidte Lbatma

32 km away · Marrakech-Safi

Douar Oulad Driss

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 Sidi Bou Othmane

Sidi Bou Othmane 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 Sidi Bou Othmane 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 Sidi Bou Othmane expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.م.3,642 ($364) per month in Sidi Bou Othmane 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 Sidi Bou Othmane?
A net salary of around د.م.4,735 ($473) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Sidi Bou Othmane with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Sidi Bou Othmane is د.م.4,050 ($405).
How much is rent in Sidi Bou Othmane?
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 Sidi Bou Othmane cheaper than Morocco on average?
Yes — Sidi Bou Othmane 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 Sidi Bou Othmane?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.م.857 ($86) in Sidi Bou Othmane. 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 Sidi Bou Othmane compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Sidi Bou Othmane is estimated at د.م.139 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Sidi Bou Othmane are estimates based on Morocco national averages adjusted for city size (population 12,490). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.