How expensive is Rabat compared to the rest of Morocco?

Rabat ranks #477 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

Koszty Utrzymania w Rabat

Blisko średniej Morocco

Pozycja #477 z 577 miast · Droższe niż 17.3% miast na świecie

-0.9%

Koszty utrzymania

+17.5%

Czynsz

+8.2%

Artykuły spożywcze

+16.1%

Siła nabywcza

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Ceny wynajmu w Rabat

Mieszkanie	Centrum miasta	Poza centrum	Oszczędzasz
1 pokój	MAD 5,138/mo ≈ $527	MAD 2,623/mo ≈ $269	49%
3 pokoje	MAD 9,451/mo ≈ $970	MAD 6,731/mo ≈ $691	29%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Rabat has a cost of living index of 21.8 (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.

21.8

Index

Sources

5.5

Gap between sources