Moving to Morocco from Vietnam

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Vietnam to Morocco, you would find that Morocco is 42.2% more expensive than Vietnam overall. A ₫1,970,055,297 salary in Vietnam would need to be roughly MAD743,317 in Morocco to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rabat averages 73°F vs 82°F in Hanoi, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

₫1,970,055,297 MAD743,317

To maintain the same standard of living in Morocco

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 55.3% more

Groceries

pay 9.5% less

Transportation

pay 69.1% more

Housing

pay 73.5% more

Childcare

pay 57.1% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.3 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 VND = 0.0004 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Morocco compared to Vietnam.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

VN
1.5
MA
1.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VN
17.7
MA
18.6

Vietnam performs better than Morocco across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VN
$690
MA
$606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

VN
8.3
MA
7.3

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vietnam 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

VN
52.0
MA
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VN
4.3t
MA
1.8t

Vietnam 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

VN
21.7
MA
6.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VN
18.1%
MA
50.8%

Vietnam 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

VN
1.6%
MA
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VN
$13,700
MA
$8,800

Vietnam 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

VN
75.5 yrs
MA
73.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VN
14.8
MA
19.2

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

Data: General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Hanoi Rain: 64.1 in/yr (1628 mm)
82° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Hanoi Rabat
Jan–Mar 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 65°/47°F (19°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
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Month Hanoi Rabat
Jan 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C)
Feb 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C)
Mar 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C)
Apr 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C)
Jun 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Jul 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C)
Sep 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
Oct 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C)
Nov 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C)
Dec 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C)

Data: Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration, Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.

Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting Morocco

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

Morocco passport holder visiting Vietnam

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

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 Vietnam?

On average Morocco is around 6% pricier than Vietnam, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Morocco?

Budget about MAD185,829 for 3 months in Morocco (based on a ₫1,970,055,297 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?

Vietnam performs better than Morocco across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Morocco is 1.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Vietnam.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Vietnam?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vietnam leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 8.3 in Vietnam. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 82°F in Hanoi. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Hanoi gets 64.1 in.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.

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At a Glance

VN MA
Population 103,808,319 36,738,229
Currency Vietnamese Dong (₫) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages Vietnamese Arabic, Berber
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +84 +212
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113 15