Cost of living in Casablanca, Morocco vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Casablanca (Morocco) is 40% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 82 Dirham (£6) | £10 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 56 Dirham (£4.47) | £6 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Dirham (£2.20) | £3.36 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Dirham (£0.64) | £1.01 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 Dirham (£1.05) | £2.86 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.20 Dirham (£0.41) | £1.28 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 39 Dirham (£3.09) | £5.47 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham (£0.90) | £1.94 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.53 Dirham (£0.44) | £0.85 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Dirham (£1.29) | £1.71 | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 108 Dirham (£9) | £8 | + 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (£0.92) | £1.78 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.29 Dirham (£0.42) | £0.90 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Casablanca (Morocco) is 55% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,387 Dirham (£745) | £1,801 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,093 Dirham (£404) | £1,197 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 686 Dirham (£54) | £138 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,943 Dirham (£392) | £981 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,214 Dirham (£255) | £609 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 448 Dirham (£36) | £131 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 222 Dirham (£18) | £17 | + 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,351 Dirham (£345) | £331 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 984 Dirham (£78) | £66 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 Dirham (£4.69) | £5.73 | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47 Dirham (£3.74) | £11 | - 64% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Casablanca (Morocco) is 16% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 744 Dirham (£59) | £81 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 505 Dirham (£40) | £29 | + 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,051 Dirham (£83) | £67 | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,415 Dirham (£112) | £63 | + 78% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Casablanca (Morocco) is 49% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 227,643 Dirham (£18,061) | £17,216 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (£0.80) | £1.21 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 205 Dirham (£16) | £52 | - 69% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 53 Dirham (£4.19) | £13 | - 68% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Casablanca (Morocco) is 41% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 Dirham (£2.15) | £3.90 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Dirham (£6) | £7 | - 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 217 Dirham (£17) | £80 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 Dirham (£2.70) | £3.07 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 Dirham (£2.52) | £1.41 | + 78% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 Dirham (£2.07) | £3.30 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dirham (£0.83) | £1.51 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15 Dirham (£1.20) | £1.20 | - 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 Dirham (£4.22) | £12 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Casablanca (Morocco) is 27% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 263 Dirham (£21) | £32 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 115 Dirham (£9) | £23 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 393 Dirham (£31) | £89 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 390 Dirham (£31) | £51 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 72 Dirham (£5.74) | £7 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27 Dirham (£2.12) | £3.62 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 Dirham (£3.86) | £4.40 | - 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,552 Dirham (£441) | £401 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.39 Dirham (£0.19) | £0.17 | + 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 294 Dirham (£23) | £27 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 Dirham (£2.66) | £9 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |

These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,100 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,918 (36,776 Dirham) in Casablanca.
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