Moving to Morocco from Georgia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Georgia to Morocco, you would find that Morocco is 28.5% cheaper than Georgia overall. A GEL200,000 salary in Georgia would need to be roughly MAD541,000 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 Georgia and Morocco.

What does your salary buy?

GEL200,000 → MAD541,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Morocco

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 53.1% less

Groceries

pay 26.1% less

Transportation

pay 25.9% more

Housing

pay 38.3% less

Childcare

pay 26.4% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 19.1% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 GEL = 3.78 MAD (October 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% less than cities in Georgia.

Georgia

Batumi 34%
Kobuleti 32%

Morocco

Meknes 29%
Kenitra 27%
Safi 27%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Morocco compared to Georgia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GE
2.0
MA
1.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
12.7
MA
18.6

Georgia 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

GE
$1,679
MA
$606
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.4
MA
7.4

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GE
69.0
MA
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.5t
MA
1.8t

Morocco performs significantly better than Georgia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GE
30.4
MA
7.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
4.2%
MA
50.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GE
12.1%
MA
9.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$9,692
MA
$4,672

Georgia generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GE
74.7 yrs
MA
75.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
7.5
MA
14.7

Georgia generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Georgia Department of Revenue (2016), Direction Générale des Impôts, Morocco (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tbilisi Rabat
Jan–Mar — 65°/47°F (19°/8°C)
Apr–Jun — 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep — 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec — 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
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Month Tbilisi Rabat
Jan — 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C)
Feb — 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C)
Mar — 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C)
Apr — 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C)
May — 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C)
Jun — 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Jul — 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C)
Aug — 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C)
Sep — 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
Oct — 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C)
Nov — 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C)
Dec — 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Georgia 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.

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
Georgia passport holders need a visa to enter Morocco.
Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Morocco passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Georgia.

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 Georgia?

On average Morocco is about 29% less expensive than Georgia, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Morocco?

Budget about MAD135,250 for 3 months in Morocco (based on a GEL200,000 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: 7.3 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?

Georgia 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 2.0 in Georgia.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Georgia?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 56.4 in Georgia. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Georgia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to None°F in Tbilisi. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Tbilisi gets 19.5 in.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Georgia, the official language is Georgian.

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At a Glance

GE MA
Population 3,935,766 38,430,770
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages Georgian Arabic, Berber
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +995 +212
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 15