Essaouira ranks 4th of 8 priced cities in Morocco on cost — $553 a month in essentials, 36% above Meknes, the cheapest. The average net salary of $267 covers that 0.5×. 99.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at province level. PM2.5 averages 8.3 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 16°C, Aug 24°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $285 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $338 |
| Groceries | $83 |
| Dining out | $105 |
| Utilities | $46 |
| Local transport | $34 |
| Essentials / mo | $553 |
| Avg net salary | $267 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $463 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $729 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Essaouira, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $5.07 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $19.21 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.21 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.42 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $5.34 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.55 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.65 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.36 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $0.92 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.53 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.64 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.83 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.03 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.08 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.39 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.17 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.83 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.66 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.73 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.59 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.85 |
| Taxi start | $0.64 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.64 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.48 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $24.80 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $21.35 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $17.88 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $21.35 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.34 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Essaouira has 99.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (province level). That is the 2nd-highest of 8 Morocco cities we track. Morocco's national figure is 104.3, so Essaouira runs 5 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15.8°C | 13.5°C | 68% | 30% | 27 mm |
| Feb | 16.3°C | 14°C | 69% | 31% | 34 mm |
| Mar | 17.2°C | 15.2°C | 71% | 34% | 33 mm |
| Apr | 18.6°C | 17.2°C | 72% | 33% | 10 mm |
| May | 20.3°C | 19.3°C | 73% | 29% | 10 mm |
| Jun | 21.6°C | 21.3°C | 74% | 21% | 1 mm |
| Jul | 23.6°C | 23.5°C | 72% | 14% | 0 mm |
| Aug | 24.1°C | 24.2°C | 72% | 18% | 1 mm |
| Sep | 22.7°C | 23.2°C | 76% | 26% | 2 mm |
| Oct | 21.7°C | 21.7°C | 72% | 38% | 21 mm |
| Nov | 19°C | 17.6°C | 69% | 31% | 28 mm |
| Dec | 17.1°C | 15.5°C | 70% | 32% | 21 mm |
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