Living in Casablanca, Morocco
Casablanca is one of the Morocco destinations covered by GoWira's fiscal and lifestyle database, refreshed quarterly. A one-bedroom apartment in the Casablanca city center rents for around MAD 4,500/month, while the same layout in the suburbs averages MAD 2,800/month — a typical center-vs-suburbs gap for a city this size. Everyday expenses run about MAD 1,200 for groceries (single person) and MAD 200 for a monthly public transport pass. On our cost-of-living index (100 = highest benchmark city), Casablanca scores 45, which makes it one of the more affordable destinations.
If you're planning a move, a realistic first-year budget in Casablanca starts at roughly MAD 5,900/month for a single person in a central studio, before taxes, insurance or discretionary spending. Dining tends to cost MAD 100 for a mid-range meal and MAD 18 for a coffee at a local café, with a beer at a bar around MAD 45. Owning a car adds approximately MAD 2,000/month between fuel, parking and insurance — many residents in Casablanca skip this in favour of public transport or the MAD 200/month pass mentioned above.
Healthcare, schools and essentials
Morocco offers a public healthcare system that residents access through social security contributions. Private health insurance for a single expat in Casablanca costs around MAD 200/month, with a family plan at MAD 600. An out-of-pocket private GP visit runs about MAD 200, while specialists charge around MAD 500. Families should budget MAD 6,000/month for international schooling, or MAD 2,000/month for a local private school.
Who does Casablanca suit best?
Casablanca works especially well for senior professionals and families who can absorb top-tier European rent in exchange for infrastructure.
All figures are medians (p50), reviewed quarterly. Hit the calculator below for a number tailored to your salary and residency situation.