What is the monthly cost of living in Marrakech?

The cost of living in Marrakech varies by lifestyle. See the detailed price breakdown below covering housing, food, transport, and utilities.

Is Marrakech expensive compared to other cities in Morocco?

Each city has a different affordability index. Marrakech's index is 1.0 (higher is better).

Cost of Living

Cost of Living in Marrakech

Marrakech-Safi, Morocco

Avg. Salary

4,805

DH/mo

City Centre Rent

4,676

DH/mo

Population

928,850

Affordability Index

1.0

Estimated Monthly Budget in Marrakech

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Single Person

7,301

DH/mo

✗ Exceeds salary

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Couple

12,047

DH/mo

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Family of 4

18,983

DH/mo

Estimate includes: rent (1BR city centre) + weekly groceries (15 staples) × 4 + monthly transport pass + utilities (water/electricity) + internet + mobile plan + 4 restaurant meals/month. * Approximate, varies by lifestyle.

We present a detailed cost of living analysis for Marrakech in 2026. The average net salary in Marrakech is 4,805 DH, while a one-bedroom city-centre apartment rents for 4,676 DH/month — 97% of monthly income. Use the detailed table below to compare prices with other cities in Morocco.

Figures shown are sourced from Numbeo and the latest local resident surveys, updated August 2026. Percentages (+X% or -X%) show the price difference vs. the Morocco national average — green means below average, red means above.

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Price Breakdown by Category

Food & Restaurants in Marrakech

Restaurants

7 items

Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)

+92%

–

Cappuccino (Regular Size)

+40%

–

Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)

-6%

–

Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)

+72%

–

Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant

-2%

–

Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)

+24%

–

Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)

+160%

–

Markets

19 items

Apples (1 kg)

+24%

–

Bananas (1 kg)

+14%

–

Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)

+8%

–

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

-3%

–

Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)

+4%

–

Chicken Fillets (1 kg)

-1%

–

Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)

+1%

–

Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)

-9%

–

Eggs (12, Large Size)

+4%

–

Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)

+28%

–

Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)

+18%

–

Lettuce (1 Head)

-46%

–

Local Cheese (1 kg)

-15%

–

Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)

-3%

–

Onions (1 kg)

+17%

–

Oranges (1 kg)

+13%

–

Potatoes (1 kg)

+5%

–

Tomatoes (1 kg)

+9%

–

White Rice (1 kg)

-4%

–

Transportation in Marrakech

Transportation

8 items

Gasoline (1 Liter)

+3%

–

Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)

+46%

–

One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)

-26%

–

Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)

+35%

–

Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)

-13%

–

Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)

+10%

–

Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)

–

Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)

+1%

–

Utilities & Services in Marrakech

Utilities (Monthly)

3 items

Basic Utilities for 85 m2Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)

-13%

–

Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)

+4%

–

Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)

-9%

–

Childcare

2 items

International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child

+51%

–

Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child

-35%

–

Food & Restaurants in Marrakech

Restaurants

Bottled Water (0.33 Liter) 7 DH

Cappuccino (Regular Size) 21 DH

Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 60 DH

Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter) 65 DH

Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 35 DH

Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 300 DH

Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle) 18 DH

Markets

Apples (1 kg) 16 DH

Bananas (1 kg) 14 DH

Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) 112 DH

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 75 DH

Bottled Water (1.5 Liter) 6 DH

Chicken Fillets (1 kg) 53 DH

Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 40 DH

Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) 22 DH

Eggs (12, Large Size) 19 DH

Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) 8 DH

Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) 32 DH

Lettuce (1 Head) 2 DH

Local Cheese (1 kg) 76 DH

Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 8 DH

Onions (1 kg) 8 DH

Oranges (1 kg) 9 DH

Potatoes (1 kg) 7 DH

Tomatoes (1 kg) 8 DH

White Rice (1 kg) 15 DH

Transportation in Marrakech

Transportation

Gasoline (1 Liter) 14 DH

Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 250 DH

One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 4 DH

Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 70 DH

Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) 6 DH

Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 8 DH

Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 288,286 DH

Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 329,000 DH

Utilities & Services in Marrakech

Utilities (Monthly)

Basic Utilities for 85 m2Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 346 DH

Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 356 DH

Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 89 DH

Childcare

International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 75,812 DH

Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 967 DH

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