Cost of living in Casablanca (Morocco) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 40% | |||
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| Food in Casablanca (Morocco) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Casablanca | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63 Dirham (C$10) | C$23 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60 Dirham (C$9) | C$13 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 Dirham (C$4.42) | C$6 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Dirham (C$1.37) | C$2.41 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19 Dirham (C$2.94) | C$4.70 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Dirham (C$1.11) | C$3.95 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46 Dirham (C$7) | C$11 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Dirham (C$2.08) | C$4.85 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Dirham (C$1.08) | C$3.95 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Dirham (C$3.39) | C$3.50 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 152 Dirham (C$23) | C$20 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 15 Dirham (C$2.23) | C$2.68 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Dirham (C$1.12) | C$2.16 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Casablanca (Morocco) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Casablanca | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,185 Dirham (C$2,146) | C$2,300 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,965 Dirham (C$751) | C$1,599 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,026 Dirham (C$155) | C$120 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,445 Dirham (C$975) | C$1,347 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,104 Dirham (C$621) | C$985 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,241 Dirham (C$188) | C$69 | + 174% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 211 Dirham (C$32) | C$60 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,852 Dirham (C$432) | C$311 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,802 Dirham (C$273) | C$140 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Dirham (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 Dirham (C$4.82) | C$26 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Casablanca (Morocco) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Casablanca | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 562 Dirham (C$85) | C$70 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 611 Dirham (C$92) | C$41 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,068 Dirham (C$162) | C$105 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 642 Dirham (C$97) | C$120 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Casablanca (Morocco) is 5% 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 | 268,776 Dirham (C$40,663) | C$24,609 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 Dirham (C$2.13) | C$1.69 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 261 Dirham (C$39) | C$60 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47 Dirham (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Casablanca (Morocco) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Casablanca | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Dirham (C$9) | C$8 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 90 Dirham (C$14) | C$22 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 301 Dirham (C$46) | C$77 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 Dirham (C$6) | C$6 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 Dirham (C$5.30) | C$4.17 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 Dirham (C$5.38) | C$4.59 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Dirham (C$1.75) | C$3.11 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 23 Dirham (C$3.41) | C$3.02 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Dirham (C$10) | C$22 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Casablanca (Morocco) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Casablanca | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 179 Dirham (C$27) | C$61 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 Dirham (C$18) | C$27 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 269 Dirham (C$41) | C$118 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 407 Dirham (C$62) | C$97 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 103 Dirham (C$16) | C$12 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28 Dirham (C$4.31) | C$4.71 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 Dirham (C$7) | C$7 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,552 Dirham (C$840) | C$647 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.38 Dirham (C$0.21) | C$0.24 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 374 Dirham (C$57) | C$38 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38 Dirham (C$5.78) | C$13 | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 207 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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