Casablanca, Morocco

Cost of Living in Casablanca, Morocco

Quick answer: As of 2026, living in Casablanca costs approximately $935 per month for one person including rent. That is 42% below the $1,620 global median across the 340 cities in the Voyica Cost of Living Index 2026. Against its own region, where the median is $861, Casablanca is on the more expensive side for Africa. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $610 per month, or $360 outside the centre. Housing therefore accounts for about 39% of a single person's total monthly cost here. A family of four should budget around $2,107 per month excluding rent. Day to day, an inexpensive restaurant meal runs about $5.45 and a monthly transit pass $27. For anyone weighing a longer stay, median internet speed is 57 Mbps and Casablanca scores 56/100 on safety (moderately safe). Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighbourhood, and exchange rates; figures come from crowd-sourced price data last refreshed June 2026. See the full Cost of Living Index →

Casablanca is a city in Morocco, where a single person can expect to spend about $935 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $610 per month, or $360 outside the centre. Internet is workable at around 57 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Casablanca scores 56/100 — moderately safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 81°F and winter highs around 63°F, with roughly 301 sunny days a year.

Top for Medical TourismFamily friendly
Monthly Cost$935≈ $31/day
1BR Rent (Centre)$610
Internet57 Mbps
Safety56/100
Avg Temp72°F

Casablanca Cost of Living Breakdown

🍽️ Dining

Inexpensive Restaurant$5.45
Mid-Range Restaurant (2 People)$32.72
McDonald's Combo Meal$8.18
Cappuccino$2.34
Domestic Beer (Restaurant)$4.09
Bottled Water (Restaurant)$0.48

🛒 Groceries

Milk (1 Liter)$0.99
Bread (1 lb Loaf)$0.68
Eggs (12)$1.95
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$3.38
Apples (1 lb)$0.77
Bananas (1 lb)$0.70
Tomatoes (1 lb)$0.34
Potatoes (1 lb)$0.30
Water (1.5L Bottle)$0.57
Wine (Mid-Range Bottle)$8.18
Cigarettes (Marlboro)$4.36

🚌 Transportation

One-Way Ticket$0.87
Monthly Transit Pass$27.26
Taxi Start$0.87
Taxi (1 Mile)$1.31
Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.48
VW Golf (New)$35,877.86

⚡ Utilities & Tech

Basic Utilities (Monthly)$51.96
Mobile Phone Plan$13.54
Broadband Internet$41.23

🎬 Lifestyle

Gym Membership (Monthly)$31.66
Cinema Ticket$8.72
Preschool (Monthly)$501.34
Intl. Primary School (Annual)$6,245.19

👔 Clothing

Jeans (Levi's 501)$64.07
Nike Running Shoes$103.75

🏠 Housing

Rent 1BR (City Centre)$610.27
Rent 1BR (Outside Centre)$360.30
Rent 3BR (City Centre)$1,130.50
Rent 3BR (Outside Centre)$580.09
Buy Price/sqft (Centre)$206.63
Buy Price/sqft (Outside)$110.83

📊 Summary

Avg Monthly Net Salary$565.71
Mortgage Interest Rate5.01%
Family of 4 (Monthly, excl. rent)$2,106.70
Single Person (Monthly, excl. rent)$575

Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Casablanca

Internet57 Mbps
Safety56/100
Healthcare45/100
Public Transit48/100
Walkability55/100
Nightlife35/100
Food Scene75/100
Fine Dining5/100
Coffee Culture60/100
Air Quality79/100
Green Spaces35/100
Culture68/100
Beaches55/100
Hiking35/100
Surfing30/100
Coworking Spaces18
US Visa-Free90 days

How Casablanca Ranks Among 340 Cities

Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Casablanca is cheaper than 77% of them, but sits in the bottom 13% for healthcare.

MetricCasablancaWorld rankRank in Africa
Monthly cost$935#78 of 340#14 of 20
Safety56/100#210 of 340#12 of 20
Healthcare45/100#300 of 340#11 of 20
Internet speed57 Mbps#282 of 340#3 of 20
Walkability55/100#166 of 340#4 of 20
Public transit48/100#133 of 340#1 of 20
Food scene75/100#156 of 340#4 of 20
Air quality79/100#205 of 340#9 of 20

Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.

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Casablanca FAQ

How much does it cost to live in Casablanca?

A single person should budget around $935 per month in Casablanca, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs. A family of four typically needs about $2,107 per month excluding rent.

How much is rent in Casablanca?

A one-bedroom apartment in central Casablanca averages $610 per month, dropping to about $360 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $1,131.

Is Casablanca safe?

Casablanca scores 56/100 on safety, which is moderately safe. Tourist safety is rated 55/100.

How fast is the internet in Casablanca?

Median download speeds in Casablanca are around 57 Mbps — workable for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 18 coworking spaces in the city.

Does Morocco offer a digital nomad visa?

Morocco does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders can usually stay 90 days visa-free.

What is the weather like in Casablanca?

Casablanca sees summer highs around 81°F and winter highs near 63°F, with about 301 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 34 days.

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