Moving to Morocco from Argentina
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Argentina to Morocco — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Argentina to Morocco, you would find that Morocco is 23.3% cheaper than Argentina overall. A ARS111,597,179 salary in Argentina would need to be roughly MAD577,640 in Morocco to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Argentina to Morocco.
What does your salary buy?
ARS111,597,179 → MAD577,640
To maintain the same standard of living in Morocco
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 57.6% less
Groceries
pay 35.6% less
Transportation
pay 2.7% more
Housing
pay 12.9% less
Childcare
pay 18.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 0.9% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Argentina to Morocco.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Argentina generally does better on safety, though Morocco leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Argentina generally does better on environment, though Morocco leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Argentina generally does better on infrastructure, though Morocco leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Argentina generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Argentina generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in education spending.
Data: Federal Administration of Public Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Buenos Aires | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) | 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) | 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
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| Month | Buenos Aires | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) | 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) |
| Feb | 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) |
| Mar | 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) |
| Apr | 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) | 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) |
| May | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) |
| Jun | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Jul | 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) |
| Aug | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) | 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) |
| Nov | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) | 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) |
| Dec | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) | 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) |
Data:
Servicio Meteorológico Nacional,
Direction de la Météorologie Nationale
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina and Morocco. To live, work, or study long-term in Morocco, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Morocco's immigration authority.
Argentina passport holder visiting Morocco
Visa Free
Morocco passport holder visiting Argentina
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Morocco than Argentina?
Yes — Morocco is on average about 18% cheaper than Argentina. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Morocco?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly MAD144,410 in Morocco on a ARS111,597,179 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Morocco?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Morocco has 6.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Morocco safe for expats?
Argentina generally does better on safety, though Morocco leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Morocco is 1.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Argentina.
How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Argentina?
Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 40.8 in Argentina. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79).
What's the weather like in Morocco compared to Argentina?
The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 73°F in Buenos Aires. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Buenos Aires gets 48.7 in.
What language do they speak in Morocco?
The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.
