Can you live in Essaouira with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $911, you would have roughly $89 left each month (Affordable).

Can you live in Essaouira with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $911, you would have roughly $1,089 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Essaouira with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $911, you would have roughly $2,089 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Essaouira with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $911, you would have roughly $4,089 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Essaouira with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $911, you would have roughly $7,089 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Essaouira, Morocco

How much does it really cost to live in Essaouira? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Africa 👥 78,000 people ☀️ Warm climate Small town 🌊 Near the sea 💱 MAD

💰 Can I afford Essaouira? ⚖️ Compare this city Morocco →

$ $340 1-bedroom rent / mo

68 Quality of life / 100

66 Safety / 100

62 Internet / 100

76 Affordability / 100

Essaouira vs Rabat ⚖️ Essaouira vs Marrakech ⚖️

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$340
Food (moderate)	$240
Transport	$18
Utilities	$55
Internet	$24
Healthcare	$42
Entertainment	$95
Total (moderate)	$911

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Essaouira.

Shared accommodation	$130
Studio	$230
1-bedroom	$340
2-bedroom	$550
3-bedroom	$800

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City Scores

How Essaouira rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate☀️ Warm
City sizeSmall
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityRabat
LanguageArabic, French
CurrencyMAD
Time zoneAfrica/Casablanca

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Pros and Cons of Essaouira

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Relatively safe city
Great overall quality of life
Located near the coast
Pleasant climate

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $606 per month Basic $695 per month Moderate $911 per month Comfortable $1,273 per month Premium $2,078 per month

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Can You Live in Essaouira on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Affordable	$89 / month
$ 2,000	Very Comfortable	$1,089 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$2,089 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$4,089 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$7,089 / month