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🇲🇦Cost of Living in Casablanca

Morocco · Population: 3,752,000 · Cost Index: 30/100

Cost of Living in Casablanca

Morocco · Africa

Morocco's largest city and economic capital, Casablanca is a bustling Atlantic port city blending French colonial architecture with modern skyscrapers. Home to the stunning Hassan II Mosque and a growing hub for business across North Africa.

3,752,000

Population

30

Cost Index

52

Safety Index

50

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $650 (single person, excluding rent)

Estimated monthly budget in Casablanca

Typical total monthly cost by household type.

Single person
$650
per month
Couple
$980
per month
Family of 4
$1,370
per month
Student
$490
per month

Estimates based on the average cost of living in Casablanca, scaled by household size. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighbourhood and housing.

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $462.50
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$400.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$250.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$750.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$450.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $3.86
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$3.50
Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$20.00
McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$5.00
Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$0.80
Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$0.40
Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.10
Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$1.50
Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$4.00
Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.50
Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.80

Transportation

Avg: $4.20
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$18.00
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.40
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$0.70
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.60
Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.30

Utilities

Avg: $28.33
Basic Utilities (85m² Apt)(per month)
$55.00
Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$10.00
Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$20.00

Healthcare

Avg: $10.67
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$12.00
Dentist Visit(per visit)
$15.00
Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$5.00

Entertainment

Avg: $8.45
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$25.00
Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$4.00
Cappuccino(per cup)
$1.80
Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$3.00

Clothing

Avg: $45.00
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$40.00
Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$25.00
Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$70.00

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Frequently asked questions about Casablanca

Is Casablanca expensive to live in?
Casablanca has a cost of living index of 30 out of 100, where New York City scores 100. This makes it one of the more affordable cities we track.
How much money do you need to live in Casablanca?
A single person needs an estimated $650 per month to live in Casablanca, covering rent, food, transport and other essentials. A family or a more comfortable lifestyle will cost more.
What is the cost of living index in Casablanca?
Casablanca's cost of living index is 30 out of 100. The index is relative to New York City (100), so a score of 50 means overall costs are roughly half those of New York.
What is quality of life like in Casablanca?
Casablanca scores 50 out of 100 for quality of life and 52 out of 100 for safety in our index.

Data & sources

As an independent cross-check, the World Bank puts the overall price level in Morocco at 40 relative to the United States (=100) in 2024. View source

Cost figures on this site are independent estimates, cross-referenced with public data sources including World Bank, Numbeo, Eurostat, OECD.

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Quick Facts

Currency
MAD
Language
Arabic
Cost Index
30/100
Safety Index
52/100
Quality of Life
50/100

Data last updated: . Prices are approximate and shown in USD.

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