How Morocco compares across key indices
Cost of Living
41 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
84/100
Healthcare
61/100
Quality of Life
151/200
How far your money goes in Morocco
Cost of Living
41
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
30
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
41
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
43
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Morocco - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
84/100
Crime Index
25/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
Morocco has 179 modeled cities; this view starts with 40 curated or popular options. Monthly costs for a single person range from $835 in Oued Zem to $1,061 in Rabat. Dar Bouazza leads on safety, scoring 85/100. Oued Zem ranks highest for quality of life at 157/200.
Oued Zem
$835/mo
Dar Bouazza
85/100
Oued Zem
157/200
Rabat
73/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
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| Rabat | $1,061 | 78/100 | 154/200 | 73/100 | 51 |
| Casablanca | $987 | 78/100 | 153/200 | 71/100 | 51 |
| Fes | $939 | 81/100 | 155/200 | 67/100 | 47 |
| Tangier | $934 | 81/100 | 155/200 | 67/100 | 47 |
| Marrakesh | $932 | 81/100 | 155/200 | 67/100 | 46 |
| Salé | $931 | 81/100 | 155/200 | 67/100 | 46 |
| Agadir | $917 | 82/100 | 155/200 | 66/100 | 45 |
| Meknes | $908 | 82/100 | 155/200 | 65/100 | 44 |
| Oujda | $906 | 82/100 | 155/200 | 65/100 | 44 |
| Kenitra | $900 | 83/100 | 156/200 | 64/100 | 43 |
| Tétouan | $894 | 83/100 | 156/200 | 64/100 | 43 |
| Al Hoceïma | $893 | 83/100 | 156/200 | 64/100 | 43 |
| Temara | $886 | 83/100 | 156/200 | 63/100 | 42 |
| Safi | $886 | 83/100 | 156/200 | 63/100 | 42 |
| Mohammedia | $869 | 84/100 | 156/200 | 62/100 | 41 |
| Khouribga | $867 | 84/100 | 157/200 | 62/100 | 40 |
| El Jadida | $866 | 84/100 | 157/200 | 62/100 | 40 |
| Beni Mellal | $866 | 85/100 | 157/200 | 62/100 | 40 |
| Salé Al Jadida | $863 | 85/100 | 157/200 | 62/100 | 40 |
| Ait Melloul | $861 | 85/100 | 157/200 | 61/100 | 40 |
| Nador | $858 | 85/100 | 157/200 | 61/100 | 40 |
| Dar Bouazza | $855 | 85/100 | 157/200 | 61/100 | 39 |
| Taza | $854 | 85/100 | 157/200 | 61/100 | 39 |
| Fès al Bali | $852 | 85/100 | 157/200 | 61/100 | 39 |
| Settat | $852 | 85/100 | 157/200 | 61/100 | 39 |
| Berrechid | $851 | 85/100 | 157/200 | 61/100 | 39 |
| Khemisset | $849 | 85/100 | 157/200 | 60/100 | 39 |
| Inezgane | $849 | 85/100 | 157/200 | 60/100 | 39 |
| Ksar El Kebir | $848 | 85/100 | 157/200 | 60/100 | 39 |
| Larache | $847 | 85/100 | 157/200 | 60/100 | 39 |
| Guelmim | $844 | 85/100 | 157/200 | 60/100 | 38 |
| Khenifra | $844 | 85/100 | 157/200 | 60/100 | 38 |
| Berkane | $842 | 85/100 | 157/200 | 60/100 | 38 |
| Taourirt | $839 | 85/100 | 157/200 | 60/100 | 38 |
| Bouskoura | $839 | 85/100 | 157/200 | 60/100 | 38 |
| Al Fqih Ben Çalah | $838 | 85/100 | 157/200 | 60/100 | 38 |
| Dchira El Jihadia | $837 | 85/100 | 157/200 | 60/100 | 38 |
| Oued Zem | $835 | 85/100 | 157/200 | 59/100 | 38 |
| El Kelaa des Srarhna | $835 | 85/100 | 157/200 | 59/100 | 38 |
| Sidi Slimane | $835 | 85/100 | 157/200 | 59/100 | 37 |
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Healthcare system overview for Morocco
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Morocco
Pollution Index
43/100
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PM2.5
21.3ug/m3
Moderate
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Common questions about living in Morocco, answered with data
Morocco has a cost of living index of 41 relative to New York City (100). It is moderately affordable compared to the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $835 in Oued Zem and reach $1,061 in Rabat.
Oued Zem is the most affordable city in Morocco in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $835 for a single person including rent. El Kelaa des Srarhna is the next most affordable at $835/mo.
Morocco has a safety index of 84/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Dar Bouazza scores highest on safety at 85/100.
Oued Zem ranks highest for quality of life in Morocco, scoring 157/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $835/mo for a single person.
Morocco scores 61/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Morocco's cost of living is roughly 59% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 70% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
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