Cuba Morocco

Updated 2026-05-04

Cuba

Minimum Wage

$MN12.12 /hr

$0.03 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

$MN6,649 /mo

Morocco

Minimum Wage

MAD17.92 /hr

$1.83 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

MAD6,000 /mo

Min wage: -98% Cuba vs Morocco Avg. salary: -97% Cuba vs Morocco

The minimum wage in Cuba is roughly 62 times lower than in Morocco in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a upper-middle-income and a lower-middle-income economy. Average gross salaries diverge further: $16/mo in Cuba versus $613/mo in Morocco, a 37.8:1 ratio. Cuba has the tighter labor market, with unemployment at 1.8% compared to 9.0%.

Cuba's unemployment rate is 1.8% compared to Morocco's 9.0%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Cuba and Morocco
Metric	Cuba	Morocco	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	$MN12.12 $0.03	MAD17.92 $1.83	-98.4%
Minimum wage /mo	$MN2,100 $5.12	MAD3,422.53 $349.95	-98.5%
Minimum wage /yr	$MN25,200 $61.46	—	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	$MN6,649 /mo $16.22	MAD6,000 /mo $613.50	-97.4%
Avg. net salary /mo	$MN6,300 /mo $15.37	MAD5,100 /mo $521.47	-97.1%
Median individual income /yr	$MN48,000 /yr $117.07	MAD30,000 /yr $3,067.48	-96.2%

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Cuba is higher.

Work Week

Cuba: 44 hrs/wk standard

Max 44 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Labour Code sets standard working hours at 8 hours/day and 44 hours/week. Overtime is paid at 125% of normal rate. Some sectors work 40 hours/week.
Morocco: 44 hrs/wk standard

Max 44 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Labour Code sets standard at 44 hours/week for non-agricultural sectors (2,288 hrs/year) and 48 hours/week for agriculture (2,496 hrs/year). Overtime: 25% premium for daytime hours, 50% for nighttime. On rest days/holidays: 50% daytime, 100% nighttime.

• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)

Cuba Morocco Source: wage.is · USD equivalent/hr

Year	Cuba (USD)	Morocco (USD)
2005	$0.55/hr	—
2019	$0.98/hr	$263/hr
2020	$0.98/hr	$276/hr
2021	$5.12/hr	—
2022	—	$289/hr
2023	—	$304/hr
2024	—	$318/hr
2025	—	$1.75/hr
2026	—	$1.83/hr

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker in Cuba earns 6098% less per hour in USD terms than one in Morocco.

See this comparison from Morocco's perspective: Morocco vs Cuba

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Cuba or Morocco?

In Cuba, the minimum wage is $MN12.12/hr ($0.03 USD). In Morocco, it is MAD17.92/hr ($1.83 USD). Morocco has the higher rate by 6098% in USD terms. That nominal gap does not account for local prices; see the purchasing power comparison below for a cost-of-living-adjusted view. Workers in Cuba may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How much less does the average worker earn in Cuba compared to Morocco?

The average gross salary in Cuba is $MN6,649/mo ($16.22 USD), compared to MAD6,000/mo ($613.50 USD) in Morocco. In USD terms, workers in Cuba earn approximately 3683% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Cuba and Morocco is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Morocco earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Cuba.

How do work hours compare between Cuba and Morocco?

Both Cuba and Morocco mandate a similar standard work week of 44 hours. When work hours are equal, the country with the higher minimum wage delivers proportionally higher weekly earnings. Standard work week rules set the baseline; actual hours worked often differ based on industry norms and individual employment contracts.