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Cost of Living in Tangier, Morocco
Tangier is a city in Morocco, where a single person can expect to spend about $930 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $495 per month, or $338 outside the centre. Internet is workable at around 57 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Tangier scores 62/100 — moderately safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 82°F and winter highs around 61°F, with roughly 289 sunny days a year.
Tangier Cost of Living Breakdown
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Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Tangier
How Tangier Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Tangier is cheaper than 77% of them, but sits in the bottom 10% for healthcare.
| Metric | Tangier | World rank | Rank in Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $930 | #77 of 340 | #13 of 20 |
| Safety | 62/100 | #170 of 340 | #5 of 20 |
| Healthcare | 42/100 | #308 of 340 | #13 of 20 |
| Internet speed | 57 Mbps | #282 of 340 | #3 of 20 |
| Walkability | 55/100 | #166 of 340 | #4 of 20 |
| Public transit | 22/100 | #243 of 340 | #12 of 20 |
| Food scene | 78/100 | #121 of 340 | #2 of 20 |
| Air quality | 78/100 | #214 of 340 | #10 of 20 |
Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.
Cheaper Alternatives to Tangier
Cities with a similar mix of safety, food, culture, walkability and climate that cost at least 15% less per month than Tangier.
- Essaouira, Morocco — $738/mo, 21% cheaper, safety 68/100
- Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt — $671/mo, 28% cheaper, safety 62/100
- Fes, Morocco — $583/mo, 37% cheaper, safety 60/100
- Luxor, Egypt — $440/mo, 53% cheaper, safety 58/100
Tangier FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Tangier?
A single person should budget around $930 per month in Tangier, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs. A family of four typically needs about $2,132 per month excluding rent.
How much is rent in Tangier?
A one-bedroom apartment in central Tangier averages $495 per month, dropping to about $338 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $942.
Is Tangier safe?
Tangier scores 62/100 on safety, which is moderately safe. Tourist safety is rated 62/100.
How fast is the internet in Tangier?
Median download speeds in Tangier are around 57 Mbps — workable for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 15 coworking spaces in the city.
Does Morocco offer a digital nomad visa?
Morocco does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders can usually stay 90 days visa-free.
What is the weather like in Tangier?
Tangier sees summer highs around 82°F and winter highs near 61°F, with about 289 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 55 days.
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