🇲🇦 Casablanca vs 🇪🇸 Madrid

Cost of living comparison · 2026

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Casablanca

Morocco

$1,169–$1,851/mo

د.م.11,690 – د.م.18,510 / month (local)

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Madrid

Spain

$2,092–$3,313/mo

€1,937 – €3,068 / month (local)

Madrid is 79% more expensive

Casablanca wins on affordability

Cost breakdown

CategoryCasablanca (USD)Madrid (USD)Winner
Rent (1-bed, city center)$877–$1,364$1,569–$2,441🟢 Casablanca
Rent (1-bed, outside center)$463–$731$828–$1,308🟢 Casablanca
Utilities$37–$71$65–$126🟢 Casablanca
Groceries$185–$278$331–$497🟢 Casablanca
Eating out (mid-range meal)$24–$44$44–$78🟢 Casablanca
Public transport (monthly)$46–$56$83–$100🟢 Casablanca
Internet & Mobile$15–$24$26–$44🟢 Casablanca
Gym membership$17–$32$31–$57🟢 Casablanca
Cinema ticket$7–$9$12–$16🟢 Casablanca
Monthly total (single)$1,169–$1,851$2,092–$3,313🟢 Casablanca

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Quality of life comparison

Housing8.3 / 10 · 6.0 / 10
Casablanca▲ better
Madrid
Safety9.6 / 10 · 9.3 / 10
Casablanca▲ better
Madrid
Healthcare7.9 / 10 · 9.3 / 10
Casablanca
Madrid▲ better
Education7.5 / 10 · 8.9 / 10
Casablanca
Madrid▲ better
Environment8.3 / 10 · 8.0 / 10
Casablanca▲ better
Madrid
Economy8.3 / 10 · 8.0 / 10
Casablanca▲ better
Madrid
Culture8.9 / 10 · 8.6 / 10
Casablanca▲ better
Madrid
Internet7.6 / 10 · 9.0 / 10
Casablanca
Madrid▲ better

Who should choose which city?

Choose Casablanca if…

  • ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Madrid
  • ✓Africa finance
  • ✓Coast
  • ✓French influence
  • ✓Manufacturing

Choose Madrid if…

  • ✓You're happy to pay more for what Madrid offers vs Casablanca
  • ✓Lifestyle
  • ✓Healthcare
  • ✓Nightlife
  • ✓EU mobility

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