Cost of living in Casablanca (Morocco) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
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| Food in Casablanca (Morocco) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Casablanca | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78 Dirham (C$10) | C$20 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 56 Dirham (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26 Dirham (C$3.33) | C$5.78 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (C$0.92) | C$1.98 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dirham (C$1.61) | C$4.18 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 Dirham (C$0.81) | C$3.17 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41 Dirham (C$5.31) | C$10 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Dirham (C$1.76) | C$4.24 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.56 Dirham (C$0.71) | C$3.76 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Dirham (C$2.64) | C$3.41 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101 Dirham (C$13) | C$19 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (C$1.54) | C$2.48 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.60 Dirham (C$0.72) | C$1.93 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Casablanca (Morocco) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Casablanca | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,261 Dirham (C$1,059) | C$2,136 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,324 Dirham (C$810) | C$1,241 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 560 Dirham (C$72) | C$124 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,815 Dirham (C$745) | C$1,120 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,127 Dirham (C$529) | C$805 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 882 Dirham (C$113) | C$66 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Dirham (C$38) | C$54 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,951 Dirham (C$506) | C$311 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 978 Dirham (C$125) | C$97 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 Dirham (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47 Dirham (C$6) | C$25 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Casablanca (Morocco) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Casablanca | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 490 Dirham (C$63) | C$60 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 423 Dirham (C$54) | C$39 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 840 Dirham (C$108) | C$98 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 795 Dirham (C$102) | C$117 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Casablanca (Morocco) is 25% 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 | 245,760 Dirham (C$31,494) | C$22,942 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham (C$1.40) | C$1.40 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 242 Dirham (C$31) | C$67 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59 Dirham (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Casablanca (Morocco) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Casablanca | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 Dirham (C$4.10) | C$8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 90 Dirham (C$12) | C$22 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 224 Dirham (C$29) | C$77 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 Dirham (C$4.36) | C$6 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 Dirham (C$4.29) | C$3.85 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 Dirham (C$3.72) | C$4.33 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Dirham (C$1.41) | C$3.16 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 Dirham (C$2.39) | C$2.46 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 51 Dirham (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Casablanca (Morocco) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Casablanca | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 249 Dirham (C$32) | C$51 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 116 Dirham (C$15) | C$27 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 393 Dirham (C$50) | C$135 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 466 Dirham (C$60) | C$96 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 75 Dirham (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28 Dirham (C$3.64) | C$5.42 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Dirham (C$6) | C$7 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,552 Dirham (C$712) | C$647 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.38 Dirham (C$0.18) | C$0.83 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 266 Dirham (C$34) | C$37 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 Dirham (C$4.46) | C$11 | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 37% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
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