Moving to Georgia from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Morocco to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 3.5 times more expensive than Morocco overall. A MAD698,912 salary in Morocco would need to be roughly $136,039 in Georgia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

MAD698,912 $136,039

To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 3.8 times more

Groceries

pay 3.2 times more

Transportation

pay 92.7% more

Housing

pay 4.8 times more

Childcare

pay 7.8 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.0 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 MAD = 0.1073 USD (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 Georgia cost about 81% more than cities in Morocco.

Morocco

Kenitra 32%
Tetouan 31%

Georgia

Marietta 70%
Savannah 66%
Athens 56%
Augusta 55%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Morocco to Georgia.

Moved in 2023
5,810 ↑ 26% vs 2022

people moved from Morocco to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Georgia compared to Morocco.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

MA
26.1%
GA
37.0%

Morocco performs better than Georgia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

MA
88.0%
GA
89.5%

Georgia performs significantly better than Morocco across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.1%
GA
3.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
GA
$61,706

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MA
73.7 yrs
GA
75.6 yrs

Georgia performs significantly better than Morocco across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Atlanta Rain: 49.7 in/yr (1263 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Atlanta
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 58°/39°F (14°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 86°/69°F (30°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 64°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Rabat Atlanta
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.3°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.2°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 65°/44°F (18.1°/6.7°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.8°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 80°/60°F (26.6°/15.7°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.1°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.8°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 82°/65°F (27.9°/18.2°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 73°/54°F (22.6°/12.2°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.9°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.5°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Morocco and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Morocco passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Morocco 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 Georgia than Morocco?

On average Georgia is around 81% pricier than Morocco, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Georgia?

Budget about $34,010 for 3 months in Georgia (based on a MAD698,912 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Georgia?

From major Georgia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Morocco and Georgia are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Morocco?

Morocco performs better than Georgia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Atlanta is 72°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Atlanta receives around 49.7 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Georgia?

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

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At a Glance

MA
Population 36,738,229 9,687,653
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Arabic, Berber English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 15 911