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

Custo de Vida em Rabat

Próximo da média de Morocco

Classificada em #472 de 577 cidades · Mais cara do que 18.2% das cidades mundialmente

-0.9%

Custo de Vida

+17.5%

Renda

+8.2%

Supermercado

+16.1%

Poder de Compra

Comparado com a média de Morocco · Ver ranking de Morocco →

Preços de Renda em Rabat

Apartamento	Centro da Cidade	Fora do Centro	Poupa
1 Quarto	MAD 5,138/mo ≈ $531	MAD 2,623/mo ≈ $271	49%
3 Quartos	MAD 9,451/mo ≈ $976	MAD 6,731/mo ≈ $695	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