Moving to Morocco from Brazil

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Brazil to Morocco? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Brazil to Morocco, you would find that Morocco is 5.8% cheaper than Brazil overall. A R$384,308 salary in Brazil would need to be roughly MAD789,269 in Morocco to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Brazil and Morocco.

What does your salary buy?

R$384,308 MAD789,269

To maintain the same standard of living in Morocco

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 29.4% less

Groceries

pay 16.5% less

Transportation

pay 7.2% more

Housing

pay 10.7% more

Childcare

pay 51.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 41.0% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 BRL = 1.82 MAD (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

Cost of living by city

Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).

On average, cities in Morocco cost about 17% more than cities in Brazil.

Morocco

Kenitra 32%
Tetouan 31%

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Morocco compared to Brazil.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
MA
1.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BR
15.7
MA
18.6

Brazil generally does better on safety, though Morocco leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BR
$2,070
MA
$606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BR
21.4
MA
7.3

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BR
23.0
MA
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
MA
1.8t

Brazil generally does better on environment, though Morocco leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BR
21.0
MA
6.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BR
1.5%
MA
50.8%

Brazil generally does better on infrastructure, though Morocco leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BR
8.0%
MA
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
MA
$8,800

Brazil performs better than Morocco across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BR
75.9 yrs
MA
73.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
MA
19.2

Brazil generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in education spending.

Data: Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Rabat Rain: 20.6 in/yr (522 mm)
73° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brasilia Rabat
Jan–Mar 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) 65°/47°F (19°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
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Month Brasilia Rabat
Jan 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C)
Feb 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C)
Apr 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C)
May 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C)
Jun 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Jul 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C)
Nov 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C)
Dec 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia, Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Free
Brazil passport holders can enter Morocco without a visa.
Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Free
Morocco passport holders can enter Brazil without a visa.

Data: 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 Brazil?

On average Morocco is around 13% pricier than Brazil, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Morocco?

Budget about MAD197,317 for 3 months in Morocco (based on a R$384,308 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Morocco?

Connectivity is usually fine (Morocco: 6.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Morocco offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Morocco safe for expats?

Brazil 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 20.6 in Brazil.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Brazil?

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 21.4 in Brazil. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

What's the weather like in Morocco compared to Brazil?

The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR MA
Population 217,240,060 36,738,229
Currency Brazilian Real (R$) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages Portuguese Arabic, Berber
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +55 +212
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 190 15