Cost of living in Casablanca (Morocco) is 44% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 25% | |||
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| Food in Casablanca (Morocco) is 25% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Casablanca | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 88 Dirham (172 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60 Dirham (116 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32 Dirham (63 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Dirham (20 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 Dirham (32 Kwacha) | 27 Kwacha | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Dirham (15 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 Dirham (82 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 Dirham (31 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Dirham (13 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Dirham (43 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 137 Dirham (267 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Dirham (27 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.30 Dirham (10 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Casablanca (Morocco) is 41% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Casablanca | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,128 Dirham (19,722 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,290 Dirham (12,248 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 611 Dirham (1,191 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,054 Dirham (13,736 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,487 Dirham (8,737 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 478 Dirham (931 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 245 Dirham (477 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,690 Dirham (7,185 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,074 Dirham (2,091 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 65 Dirham (127 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 Dirham (62 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 167% | |||
| Clothes in Casablanca (Morocco) is 167% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Casablanca | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 873 Dirham (1,700 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 165% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 720 Dirham (1,402 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 181% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 956 Dirham (1,862 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,032 Dirham (2,009 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 157% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Casablanca (Morocco) is 16% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Casablanca | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 246,116 Dirham (479,243 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 Dirham (28 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 242 Dirham (472 Kwacha) | 533 Kwacha | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 65 Dirham (126 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Casablanca (Morocco) is 55% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Casablanca | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 Dirham (75 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 96 Dirham (187 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 219% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 247 Dirham (480 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 Dirham (66 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 Dirham (65 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 Dirham (54 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 Dirham (27 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 Dirham (34 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69 Dirham (134 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Casablanca (Morocco) is 92% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Casablanca | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 262 Dirham (510 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 109 Dirham (212 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 301 Dirham (586 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 505 Dirham (983 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 84 Dirham (163 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 256% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 Dirham (57 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 46 Dirham (89 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 428% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,552 Dirham (10,811 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 128% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.38 Dirham (2.68 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 437 Dirham (851 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 Dirham (66 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 58% | |
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TOTAL | + 44% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 207 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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