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lion66 New member

Member since 25 March 2013

lion66New member29 March 2013 10:21:10

I am thinking of moving to Rabat. I have worked abroad for many years but have never been to Morocco. Any general tips: cost of living, what constitutes a good salary, good night spots etc.

Aurélie ViP

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AurélieViP29 March 2013 11:19:37

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Hello lion66.

Welcome to Expat.com!

A new thread has been created from your message on the Rabat forum.

Do not hesitate to go through the other threads on the Rabat forum.

Thank you,
Aurélie

Joe Chem Active member

Member since 01 March 2013

Joe ChemActive member31 March 2013 13:58:03

Hi lion,

moving to Rabat sounds great, but the cost of living depense on your living style.. here are people who live with 5000 dh per month, and others with 50.000 dh... feel free to inbox me 4 any q.

lion66 New member

Member since 25 March 2013

lion66New member04 April 2013 08:59:30

Hi Joe,

thanks for getting back. Yeah u r definitely right and I guess that could be said for many cities and places. My home country, the UK, is generally expensive but it's possible to live cheaply if u have local knowledge and can find out the dos and donts regarding living expenses.

The job I would be taking starts end of September and is offering 14,000 Net but I would have to get rent and everything from that. I've done a bit of general research on the net and this figure seems to be seen as an OK salary for a single guy. I certainly intend to travel within Morocco and go out at least a couple of times a week to medium priced restaurants. How long have u lived in Rabat?

Joe Chem Active member

Member since 01 March 2013

Joe ChemActive member04 April 2013 11:49:45

Hi Lion,

Well I live now roundabout 2 years in Rabat,
when you complain the cities Rabat and Marrakesch are the expensives ones.
but with 14.000 d´s you can live a good life.
When you decide to live the "european standart" its here very expensive, like shopping some EU stuff.
when you decide to rent a car it cost a lot.. otherwise taking taxi every day, like I do, will also be a part of your cost.

So you need to watch out your App is not soooo far from your work, or you rent a car, but that is expensive.

PN me for any questions if you like
best
Joe

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