Cost of living in Casablanca (Morocco) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Casablanca (Morocco) is 43% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Casablanca | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63 Dirham (£5.11) | £13 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60 Dirham (£4.90) | £6 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 Dirham (£2.37) | £3.87 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Dirham (£0.73) | £1.20 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | 19 Dirham (£1.58) | £3.27 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Dirham (£0.60) | £1.99 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46 Dirham (£3.71) | £5.27 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Dirham (£1.12) | £2.27 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Dirham (£0.58) | £1.03 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Dirham (£1.82) | £2.83 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 152 Dirham (£12) | £9 | + 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 15 Dirham (£1.20) | £1.79 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Dirham (£0.60) | £1.34 | - 55% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Casablanca (Morocco) is 29% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Casablanca | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,185 Dirham (£1,151) | £953 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,965 Dirham (£403) | £1,073 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,026 Dirham (£83) | £297 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,445 Dirham (£523) | £702 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,104 Dirham (£333) | £544 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,241 Dirham (£101) | £125 | - 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 211 Dirham (£17) | £25 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,852 Dirham (£231) | £418 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,802 Dirham (£146) | £129 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Dirham (£5.84) | £7 | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 Dirham (£2.59) | £13 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Casablanca (Morocco) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Casablanca | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 562 Dirham (£46) | £69 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 611 Dirham (£50) | £37 | + 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,068 Dirham (£87) | £99 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 642 Dirham (£52) | £52 | - 0% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Casablanca (Morocco) is 51% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Casablanca | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 268,776 Dirham (£21,808) | £17,412 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 Dirham (£1.14) | £1.52 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 261 Dirham (£21) | £67 | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47 Dirham (£3.78) | £18 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Casablanca (Morocco) is 30% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Casablanca | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Dirham (£4.91) | £2.31 | + 113% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 90 Dirham (£7) | £5.75 | + 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 301 Dirham (£24) | £94 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 Dirham (£3.38) | £2.46 | + 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 Dirham (£2.84) | £1.57 | + 81% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 Dirham (£2.88) | £4.18 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Dirham (£0.94) | £2.17 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 23 Dirham (£1.83) | £1.68 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Dirham (£5.28) | £13 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Casablanca (Morocco) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Casablanca | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 179 Dirham (£15) | £61 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 120 Dirham (£10) | £13 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 269 Dirham (£22) | £83 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 407 Dirham (£33) | £72 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 103 Dirham (£8) | £7 | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28 Dirham (£2.31) | £3.57 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 Dirham (£4.00) | £4.42 | - 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,552 Dirham (£450) | £502 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.38 Dirham (£0.11) | £0.09 | + 24% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 374 Dirham (£30) | £50 | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38 Dirham (£3.10) | £11 | - 73% | |
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TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
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