Cost of living in Casablanca (Morocco) is 12% more expensive than in Laghouat (Algeria)
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Food | ||||
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Food in Casablanca (Morocco) is about the same as in Laghouat (Algeria) | ||||
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Casablanca | Laghouat | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80 Dirham (1,074 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 63 Dirham (844 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42 Dirham (555 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Dirham (140 Dinar) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 21 Dirham (285 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Dirham (98 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 Dirham (697 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 Dirham (213 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Dirham (101 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Dirham (278 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 152 Dirham (2,035 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 15 Dirham (199 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.18 Dirham (69 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Casablanca (Morocco) is 12% more expensive than in Laghouat (Algeria) | ||||
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Casablanca | Laghouat | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,177 Dirham (162,571 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,979 Dirham (79,831 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 570 Dirham (7,608 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,465 Dirham (99,665 Dinar) | 23,787 Dinar | + 319% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,604 Dirham (61,465 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 520 Dirham (6,942 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 210 Dirham (2,803 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,613 Dirham (48,240 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,042 Dirham (13,912 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 78 Dirham (1,035 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 Dirham (426 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Casablanca (Morocco) is about the same as in Laghouat (Algeria) | ||||
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Casablanca | Laghouat | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 635 Dirham (8,478 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 522 Dirham (6,967 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,066 Dirham (14,232 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,065 Dirham (14,222 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Casablanca (Morocco) is about the same as in Laghouat (Algeria) | ||||
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Casablanca | Laghouat | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 246,116 Dirham (3,285,861 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 Dirham (195 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 224 Dirham (2,988 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47 Dirham (634 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Casablanca (Morocco) is about the same as in Laghouat (Algeria) | ||||
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Casablanca | Laghouat | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 Dirham (468 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 74 Dirham (987 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 267 Dirham (3,559 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 Dirham (556 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Dirham (450 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 Dirham (428 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Dirham (145 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 22 Dirham (291 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 Dirham (727 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Casablanca (Morocco) is about the same as in Laghouat (Algeria) | ||||
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Casablanca | Laghouat | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 296 Dirham (3,946 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 120 Dirham (1,599 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 269 Dirham (3,595 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 439 Dirham (5,863 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 83 Dirham (1,103 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 Dirham (420 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 46 Dirham (612 Dinar) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,552 Dirham (74,127 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.42 Dirham (5.67 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 501 Dirham (6,684 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38 Dirham (508 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 12% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 192 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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