Moving to Morocco from Mexico
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mexico to Morocco — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Mexico to Morocco, you would find that Morocco is 42.9% cheaper than Mexico overall. A MX$1,400,000 salary in Mexico would need to be roughly MAD427,000 in Morocco to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Mexico to Morocco.
What does your salary buy?
MX$1,400,000 → MAD427,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Morocco
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Restaurants
pay 53.6% less
Groceries
pay 50.2% less
Transportation
pay 14.5% less
Housing
pay 52.5% less
Childcare
pay 34.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 19.7% less
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 25% less than cities in Mexico.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Mexico and Morocco stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Mexico 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 Mexico 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
Mexico 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
Mexico 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
Mexico 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
Mexico generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Servicio de Administración Tributaria, SHCP (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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Mexico City | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) | 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) | 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
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| Month | Mexico City | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) | 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) |
| Feb | 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) |
| Mar | 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) |
| Apr | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) | 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) |
| May | 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) |
| Jun | 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Jul | 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) |
| Aug | 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) | 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) |
| Nov | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) | 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) |
| Dec | 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) | 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) |
Data:
Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional,
Direction de la Météorologie Nationale
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mexico 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.
Mexico passport holder visiting Morocco
Visa Free
Morocco passport holder visiting Mexico
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 Mexico?
Generally yes: Morocco runs about 43% cheaper than Mexico on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Morocco?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a MX$1,400,000 comparable salary, that's around MAD106,750 in Morocco for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Morocco?
With 7.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Morocco can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Mexico and Morocco.
Is Morocco safe for expats?
Mexico 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 24.9 in Mexico.
How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Mexico?
Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 25.9 in Mexico. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mexico: 75).
What's the weather like in Morocco compared to Mexico?
The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 74°F in Mexico City. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Mexico City gets 32.1 in.
What language do they speak in Morocco?
The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Mexico, the official language is Spanish.
