How expensive is Rabat compared to the rest of Morocco?

Rabat ranks #472 out of 577 cities globally. It is 0.9% cheaper than the Morocco average, based on 5 cities. The rent index is 12.1 and local purchasing power is 58.3.

What is the average rent in Rabat?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Rabat city centre costs approximately MAD 5,138 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to MAD 2,623 (saving 49%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around MAD 9,451.

Is Rabat affordable to live in?

Rabat is affordable by global standards. Groceries are expensive, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is strong.

🇲🇦 Morocco · 2026

Coste de Vida en Rabat

Cerca del promedio de Morocco

Posición #472 de 577 ciudades · Más cara que el 18.2% de las ciudades del mundo

-0.9%

Coste de Vida

+17.5%

Alquiler

+8.2%

Supermercado

+16.1%

Poder Adquisitivo

Comparado con el promedio de Morocco · Ver ranking de Morocco →

Precios de Alquiler en Rabat

Apartamento	Centro	Fuera del Centro	Ahorras
1 Dormitorio	MAD 5,138/mo ≈ $522	MAD 2,623/mo ≈ $266	49%
3 Dormitorios	MAD 9,451/mo ≈ $960	MAD 6,731/mo ≈ $684	29%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Rabat has a cost of living index of 21.7 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

21.7

Index

Sources

5.7

Gap between sources