Meknes is the cheapest of Morocco's 8 priced cities — $408 a month in essentials, 42% below Casablanca at $702. The average net salary of $490 covers that 1.2×. 91.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at province level. PM2.5 averages 10.1 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 10°C, Aug 27°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 | $176 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $280 |
| Groceries | $77 |
| Dining out | $72 |
| Utilities | $67 |
| Local transport | $16 |
| Essentials / mo | $408 |
| Avg net salary | $490 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $294 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $480 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Meknes, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $3.20 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $16.01 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $6.40 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.28 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.20 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.74 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.89 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.44 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $0.88 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.38 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.31 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.92 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $15.30 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $5.34 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.28 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.26 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.62 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.59 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.77 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.60 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.43 |
| Monthly transit pass | $16.01 |
| Taxi start | $0.75 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.53 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.41 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $31.66 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $35.51 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $9.87 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $29.45 |
| Cinema, one seat | $4.27 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Meknes has 91.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (province level). That is the lowest of the 8 Morocco cities we track. Morocco's national figure is 104.3, so Meknes runs 12 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 | 10.5°C | 8.3°C | 70% | 41% | 47 mm |
| Feb | 12.2°C | 10.2°C | 68% | 42% | 46 mm |
| Mar | 13.8°C | 12.2°C | 70% | 49% | 70 mm |
| Apr | 16.6°C | 15.7°C | 66% | 49% | 55 mm |
| May | 20.5°C | 20.1°C | 59% | 38% | 36 mm |
| Jun | 23.2°C | 23.5°C | 57% | 27% | 10 mm |
| Jul | 26.9°C | 27.9°C | 51% | 15% | 5 mm |
| Aug | 27.1°C | 28.2°C | 51% | 20% | 5 mm |
| Sep | 23.6°C | 24.3°C | 58% | 33% | 13 mm |
| Oct | 20.7°C | 20°C | 57% | 44% | 47 mm |
| Nov | 15°C | 13.4°C | 63% | 38% | 37 mm |
| Dec | 12.1°C | 10.2°C | 68% | 41% | 40 mm |
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