Casablanca, Morocco
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Casablanca, Morocco: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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78%
Quality of life -
23%
Cost of living -
68%
Connectivity -
98%
Weather
48
General
| Currency | MAD |
| Population (in millions) | 4 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 145 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 10% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Maarif, Casablanca 2 |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 30 |
| Top selling local beer | Casablanca |
| Most popular local dish | Tagine |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Hassan II Mosque, Old Medina, Corniche |
| Discount airline | Royal Air Maroc |
| Major airline | Royal Air Maroc |
| Largest ride sharing company | Careem |
| Primary train stations | Casa-Voyageurs, Casa-Port, Casa-Oasis |
| Primary airports | Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport, Rabat-Salé Airport, Essaouira Mogador Airport |
| Best rental car company | Europcar |
| Used car costs | 200000 MAD |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Apple Store Casablanca City Center, Avenue des FAR, Casablanca, Morocco |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 10 Mbps |
| Power socket type | C,E |
| Supply voltage | 220V |
| Best electronics store | Medimark |
| Best internet carrier | Maroc Telecom |
| Primary cellular carrier | Maroc Telecom |
| Average monthly cost for internet | 500 MAD |
Shopping
| The best drug store | Pharmacie |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $7,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $14000 |
| Sales tax rate | 20% |
| Income tax rate | 0% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 days |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 8.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 1000 MAD |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Attijariwafa Bank |
| Average tip in restaurant | 10-15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 19 (police), 15 (ambulance), 14 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | 2,845 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
78%
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45%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
125%
Property to income -
55%
Crime -
45%
Healthcare -
98%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | MAD 5,087 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.92% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | MAD 1,921 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | MAD 36,182 |
Cost of living
23%
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Purchasing Power
36%
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Rent
12%
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Food
28%
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Restaurant
24%
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Workspace
83%
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Transport
47%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | MAD 4,761.10 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | MAD 2,690.65 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | MAD 8,453.71 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | MAD 4,836.40 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | MAD 255.56 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | MAD 8.02 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | MAD 5.11 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | MAD 14.03 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | MAD 80.54 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | MAD 5.71 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | MAD 70.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | MAD 21.13 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | MAD 25.21 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | MAD 38.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | MAD 61.59 |
| Apples (1kg) | MAD 13.32 |
| Oranges (1kg) | MAD 6.70 |
| Potato (1kg) | MAD 5.47 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | MAD 3.41 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | MAD 15.35 |
| Tomato (1kg) | MAD 6.70 |
| Banana (1kg) | MAD 12.39 |
| Onion (1kg) | MAD 6.03 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | MAD 83.95 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | MAD 39.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | MAD 210.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | MAD 65.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | MAD 30.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | MAD 40.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | MAD 5.00 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | MAD 3.43 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | MAD 19.19 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | MAD 381.66 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | MAD 1.74 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | MAD 361.48 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | MAD 235.45 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | MAD 255.56 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | MAD 65.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | MAD 6.00 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | MAD 230.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | MAD 15.07 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | MAD 250,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | MAD 234,891.59 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | MAD 8.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | MAD 7.50 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | MAD 70.00 |
