Prices and Cost of Living in Morocco

Food and beverage prices in Morocco

Popular food products found on store shelves in Morocco include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 5.24 MAD (0.52 USD) for a kilo of onions to 79.71 MAD (7.95 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 13.06 MAD (1.3 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.4 MAD (0.44 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 10.84 MAD (1.08 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 11.96 MAD (1.19 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 5.73 MAD (0.57 USD). Dairy prices in Morocco, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 7.24 MAD (0.72 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 77.02 MAD (7.68 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 48.63 MAD (4.85 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 12.87 MAD (1.28 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 5.97 MAD (0.6 USD) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Morocco vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 15.62 MAD (1.56 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 5.16 MAD (0.51 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 55 MAD (5.49 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 200 MAD (19.95 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 30 MAD (2.99 USD).

How much does transportation cost in Morocco?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 5 MAD (0.5 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 150 MAD (14.96 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 7 MAD (0.7 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 7 MAD (0.7 USD).

Fuel prices in Morocco

Average fuel prices in Morocco are 13.64 MAD (1.36 USD) per liter of gasoline and 11.71 MAD (1.17 USD) per liter of diesel.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Morocco?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Morocco varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 1797 MAD (179 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 3139 MAD (313 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 14712 MAD (1468 USD) per square meter.