Cost of living in Casablanca (Morocco) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Casablanca (Morocco) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Casablanca | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 88 Dirham (C$12) | C$20 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60 Dirham (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32 Dirham (C$4.28) | C$5.78 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Dirham (C$1.35) | C$1.98 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 Dirham (C$2.19) | C$4.18 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Dirham (C$1.03) | C$3.17 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 Dirham (C$5.57) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 Dirham (C$2.09) | C$4.24 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Dirham (C$0.91) | C$3.76 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Dirham (C$2.92) | C$3.41 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 137 Dirham (C$18) | C$19 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Dirham (C$1.85) | C$2.48 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.30 Dirham (C$0.70) | C$1.93 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Casablanca (Morocco) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Casablanca | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,128 Dirham (C$1,334) | C$2,136 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,290 Dirham (C$829) | C$1,257 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 611 Dirham (C$81) | C$124 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,054 Dirham (C$929) | C$1,120 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,487 Dirham (C$591) | C$805 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 478 Dirham (C$63) | C$66 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 245 Dirham (C$32) | C$54 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,690 Dirham (C$486) | C$311 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,074 Dirham (C$141) | C$97 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 65 Dirham (C$9) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 Dirham (C$4.21) | C$25 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Casablanca (Morocco) is 99% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Casablanca | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 873 Dirham (C$115) | C$60 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 720 Dirham (C$95) | C$39 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 956 Dirham (C$126) | C$98 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,032 Dirham (C$136) | C$117 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Casablanca (Morocco) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Casablanca | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 246,116 Dirham (C$32,424) | C$22,942 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 Dirham (C$1.89) | C$1.67 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 242 Dirham (C$32) | C$67 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 65 Dirham (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Casablanca (Morocco) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Casablanca | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 Dirham (C$5.07) | C$8 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 96 Dirham (C$13) | C$22 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 247 Dirham (C$32) | C$77 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 Dirham (C$4.49) | C$6 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 Dirham (C$4.41) | C$3.85 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 Dirham (C$3.63) | C$4.33 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 Dirham (C$1.81) | C$3.16 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 Dirham (C$2.28) | C$2.46 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69 Dirham (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Casablanca (Morocco) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Casablanca | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 262 Dirham (C$34) | C$51 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 109 Dirham (C$14) | C$27 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 301 Dirham (C$40) | C$135 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 505 Dirham (C$67) | C$96 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 84 Dirham (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 Dirham (C$3.87) | C$5.42 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 46 Dirham (C$6) | C$7 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,552 Dirham (C$731) | C$647 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.38 Dirham (C$0.18) | C$0.24 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 437 Dirham (C$58) | C$37 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 Dirham (C$4.45) | C$11 | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 25% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 188 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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