Cost of living
Rabat (Morocco) compared to Marrakesh
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Overview comparison
Rabat (Morocco)Marrakesh
Consumer prices in Rabat (Morocco) are roughly 23% higher than in Marrakesh.
Cost of living
| Item | Rabat (Morocco) | Marrakesh |
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| Total with rent one person | 813 | 635 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,111 | 1,539 |
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| Without rent one person | 364 | 333 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,386 | 1,282 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 337.2 | 308.01 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 867.27 | 499.33 |
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| Food person | 300 | 258 |
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| Food family | 746 | 708 |
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| Transport person | 54.69 | 54.5 |
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| Transport family | 166.46 | 122.38 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.12 years | 73.88 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Rabat (Morocco) | Marrakesh |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.82 | 3.56 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 38.31 | 49.8 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.04 | 7.41 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.59 | 4.88 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.97 | 2.19 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.61 | 1.09 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Rabat (Morocco) | Marrakesh |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 371.87 | 281.38 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 264.18 | 159.79 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 876.56 | 570.59 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 574.36 | 249.6 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 32.49 | 28.99 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 42.03 | 42.29 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 40.41 | 49.95 |
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Transportation
| Item | Rabat (Morocco) | Marrakesh |
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| Local transport ticket | 5 | 4.34 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,268 | 1,056 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,115 | 796 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.43 | 0.61 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 23.7% | 9.26% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.18 | 4.14 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.31 | 1.76 |
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Groceries
| Item | Rabat (Morocco) | Marrakesh |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 | 0.97 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.64 | 0.45 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.86 | 1.81 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.7 | 10.48 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.43 | 6.17 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.1 | 9.75 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.11 | 1.14 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 | 0.38 |
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Other
| Item | Rabat (Morocco) | Marrakesh |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.89 | 25.47 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.16 | 6.85 |
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| Doctors visit | 33.09 | 26.56 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.46 | 6.43 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.98 | 33.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 110.09 | 96.03 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 131.39 | 107.86 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,148 | 4,940 |
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