- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Canada
- Casablanca
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Casablanca, Morocco compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Casablanca (Morocco) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 Dirham (C$3.92) | C$15 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 51 Dirham (C$7) | C$9 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dirham (C$1.44) | C$5.69 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (C$1.00) | C$2.05 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (C$1.62) | C$4.81 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 Dirham (C$0.84) | C$2.90 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 Dirham (C$5.62) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Dirham (C$1.95) | C$4.00 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 Dirham (C$1.42) | C$3.34 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Dirham (C$2.25) | C$3.36 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 Dirham (C$7) | C$16 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 Dirham (C$1.54) | C$2.41 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.93 Dirham (C$0.55) | C$2.01 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Casablanca (Morocco) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,500 Dirham (C$1,326) | C$1,651 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,333 Dirham (C$605) | C$1,142 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 366 Dirham (C$51) | C$102 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,228 Dirham (C$730) | C$1,038 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,167 Dirham (C$302) | C$779 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 183 Dirham (C$26) | C$66 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 172 Dirham (C$24) | C$39 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,608 Dirham (C$643) | C$351 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,313 Dirham (C$183) | C$86 | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 70 Dirham (C$10) | C$9 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 56 Dirham (C$8) | C$22 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Casablanca (Morocco) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 498 Dirham (C$70) | C$59 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 383 Dirham (C$53) | C$40 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 700 Dirham (C$98) | C$93 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600 Dirham (C$84) | C$92 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Casablanca (Morocco) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 227,500 Dirham (C$31,757) | C$22,749 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham (C$1.57) | C$1.27 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Dirham (C$28) | C$67 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39 Dirham (C$5.44) | C$31 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Casablanca (Morocco) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 Dirham (C$4.06) | C$8 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 78 Dirham (C$11) | C$20 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 217 Dirham (C$30) | C$82 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 Dirham (C$3.80) | C$6 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 Dirham (C$4.65) | C$3.72 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31 Dirham (C$4.34) | C$2.83 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dirham (C$1.46) | C$3.09 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 Dirham (C$1.79) | C$2.46 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 Dirham (C$8) | C$19 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Casablanca (Morocco) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 237 Dirham (C$33) | C$46 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 Dirham (C$17) | C$26 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 417 Dirham (C$58) | C$101 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 230 Dirham (C$32) | C$85 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 83 Dirham (C$12) | C$8 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 Dirham (C$2.27) | C$5.34 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27 Dirham (C$3.79) | C$5.67 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,227 Dirham (C$730) | C$549 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.89 Dirham (C$0.26) | C$1.04 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 338 Dirham (C$47) | C$35 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (C$4.53) | C$11 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 675 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Casablanca (Morocco) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,100
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,064
(21,950 Dirham)
in Casablanca.
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