Tangier has become Morocco’s most expensive city, overtaking Casablanca, Rabat and Marrakech, according to the latest cost of living ranking published by Numbeo.
The northern port city recorded a cost of living index of 36.12, placing it ahead of long-established urban centers and marking a shift from a hierarchy traditionally dominated by Casablanca.
Numbeo’s data is based on user-submitted information and reflects price perceptions rather than official statistics.
The rise is linked to Tangier’s accelerated economic transformation, driven by large industrial investments, expanding logistics platforms and growing tourism activity.
Housing costs account for most of the increase, followed by services, restaurants and everyday expenses, affecting both long-term residents and new arrivals.
At the continental level, Tangier now ranks ninth among Africa’s most expensive cities. Globally, it stands 376th out of 479 cities surveyed, suggesting that the cost pressures are concentrated domestically rather than nationwide.
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