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

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Rabat

Dicht bij het Morocco-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #472 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 18.2% van de steden wereldwijd

-0.9%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

+17.5%

Huur

+8.2%

Boodschappen

+16.1%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen in Rabat

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	MAD 5,138/mo ≈ $522	MAD 2,623/mo ≈ $266	49%
3-Kamer	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