What is the cost of living in Rabat?

The cost of living in Rabat is 78.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 21.7). Groceries are 61.8% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 68.4% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately MAD 5,138 per month. Local purchasing power index is 58.3 (NYC = 100).

🇲🇦 Morocco · #472 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Rabat?

Q: Should I move to Rabat?

Rabat, Morocco has a cost of living 78.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 21.7). It is ranked #472 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 58.3 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

78.3% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-78.3%

vs NYC

MAD 5,138

1-BR, city centre

58.3

Purchasing Power

Weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Rabat

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

21.7 Affordable

Rent

12.1 Very affordable

Groceries

38.2 Affordable

Restaurants

31.6 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

58.3 Weak

Rent in Rabat

1-BR, city centre MAD 5,138/mo

1-BR, outside centre MAD 2,623/mo

3-BR, city centre MAD 9,451/mo

3-BR, outside centre MAD 6,731/mo

Save by going outside centre 49% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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