A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Casablanca vs. Mexico City for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Casablanca or Mexico City?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Casablanca or Mexico City, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Casablanca or Mexico City?

Casablanca

Casablanca is so much more than a classic Bogart movie with killer one-liners. It is also the largest, most cosmopolitan city in the country of Morocco. Sitting at the economic and industrial heart of this region, Casablanca has a population of approximately four million. Brush up on your high school French before visiting this lively city as it's the main language spoken by the locals. While this is the most liberal and progressive city in Morocco, remember to be cautious in this region of the world with your western views.

Mexico City

Mexico City is one of the largest and most populated cities in the world. There are an estimated 26 million people living in the greater Mexico City metropolitan area. The area is about 60 kilometers by 40 kilometers and is surrounded by tall mountains and volcanoes on three sides. Mexico City proper has about 8.8 million people and is the capital of the country. More than a third of the country's economy is based here, making it the wealthiest city in all of Latin America.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best 2-Week Tours in Mexico, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Mexico.


Which place is cheaper, Mexico City or Casablanca?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Casablanca is $71, while the average daily cost in Mexico City is $212. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Casablanca and Mexico City in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Casablanca $42
    Mexico City $41
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Casablanca $84
    Mexico City $82
Compare Hotels in Casablanca and Mexico City

Looking for a hotel in Casablanca or Mexico City? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Casablanca


Hotels in Mexico City


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Casablanca Hotel Prices and Mexico City Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Casablanca $11
    Mexico City $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Casablanca

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Casablanca:


  • Train from Airport (for 2)
    $6.96
  • Taxi Ride
    $7.96

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:

  • private transfer from casablanca airport to casablanca city: $28
  • private transfer from Casablanca airport to Marrakech city: $110
  • Transfers from Casablanca, Mohamed V Airport to Marrkech: $165
  • Transfers: $46
  • Transfer from Fes to Casablanca: $140
  • Transfer from Casablanca city or Casablanca airport to Marrakech: $151
  • Transfer from Casablanca city or Casablanca Airport to Marrakech: $151
  • Transfer from Casablanca Airport to Marrakech: $154
  • Transfer Private From Casablanca To Fes: $209
  • Transfer Private From Casablanca To Chefchaouen: $287
  • Transfer Private From Casablanca To Asilah: $221
  • Transfer Marrakech - Casablanca or return: $144

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Mexico City

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Mexico City:


  • Metro
    $1.19
  • Uber Ride
    $4.18

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mexico City

Also for Mexico City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfer Mexico city Airport - Mexico city Downtown hotels: $18
  • Private One way Transfer from Mexico Airport to Mexico City: $21
  • Aguascalientes Airport (AGU) to Aguascalientes - Arrival Transfer: $24
  • Transfer to and from Mexico City Airport: $30
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Mexico City Airport: $34
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Mexico APT-HTL (MEX) : $36
  • One-way transfer from/to Mexico City Airport to hotel : $36
  • Private Transfer From Mexico City Airport to Downtown: $37
  • Mexico Airport (MEX) Cuernavaca Thermal Resorts Arrival Transfer: $39
  • Private Transfer: Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) to Mexico City: $40
  • Ixtapan de La Sal to Mexico Airport (MEX)-Departure Transfer: $44
  • Private Transfer from AICM to Mexico City Hotels: $49

Is it cheaper to fly into Casablanca or Mexico City?

Prices for flights to both Mexico City and Casablanca change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Casablanca $19
    Mexico City $27
Typical Food Prices in Casablanca

Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:


  • Breakfast
    $2.98
  • Lunch
    $8.95
  • Dinner at Rick's Cafe (for Two)
    $32

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Casablanca

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Casablanca.

  • Flavors of Morocco Food Tour in Casablanca: $50
  • Couscous Cooking with a Local Family: $50
  • Old local Market visit+Moroccan cooking class with a local family: $59
  • Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $65
  • Casablanca Food Tour - Moroccan Street Food Tour: $105
  • Casablanca Food Tour: $107
  • Private Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with Hotel Transfers: $140
  • Casablanca Food Tour - Marché Central & Seafood Lunch: $140
  • Private Moroccan Cooking Class with a Casablanca Local Chamsi: $146
  • Casablanca Food Tour: $150
  • Experience Moroccan Cuisine - Private Market Tour & Cooking Class with Transfers: $190
  • Private Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Casablanca Local with Transfers: $200

Typical Food Prices in Mexico City

For Mexico City, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Lunch for Two
    $13
  • Coffee and Snacks
    $4.65
  • Dinner for 2
    $27

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mexico City

For Mexico City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Traveling Spoon Mexican Tacos and Tortillas Private Online Cooking Class: $40
  • Virtual Mexican Cooking Class (private and personalized): $50
  • Tortilla Crawl: Food Tour in Mexico City: $55
  • Private Half-Day Traditional Markets Street Food Tour in Mexico City: $57
  • La Roma Authentic Downtown Food Tour: Tacos and Local Flavors: $75
  • San Angel Mexican Food Tour : $80
  • Flamenco Tablao Live Show & dinner: $83
  • Rural Cooking Class at the Mountains: $85
  • Small Group Multi Variety Mole Cooking Class in La Condesa: $86
  • Small Group Multi-Variety Tamal Cooking Class in La Condesa: $86
  • Private Mexican Cooking Lesson in a Coyoacan Apartment: $86
  • Mexico City Origins: Archeology, History, Art & Food Tour: $86

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Casablanca $8.88
    Mexico City $15

Tours and Activities in Casablanca

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:

  • 2-Days Private Tour of Chefchaouen and Fez, from Casablanca: $275
  • "Fes to Casablanca Tour: Discover the Fascinating Journey": $309
  • 14 Days Authentic Morocco Tour: $269
  • 2-Hour Casablanca Walking Tour : $39
  • Casablanca Airport Layover Tour with Return to Airport or Hotel Dropoff: $75
  • Casablanca City Tour: $49
  • Casablanca City Tour with Hassan II mosque ticket: $39
  • Casablanca Cruise: All-Day City Tour: $172
  • Casablanca Cruise: Half-Day City Tour: $98
  • Casablanca Guided City Tour with Mosque Entry Ticket: $76
  • Casablanca Guided Private Tour Including Mosque Entrance: $45
  • Casablanca Guided Sightseeing Shared Tour with Van: $75

Tours and Activities in Mexico City

For Mexico City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Frida Kahlo Tour of Coyoacán: $1.50
  • Franz Mayer Museum Admission Ticket: $5.96
  • Double Decker Bus Night Tour: $5.96
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour - Mexico for Beginners: $6.99
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour-Moctezuma and the Zocalo:The Aztec Empire : $6.99
  • Night Bus Tour Knowing Mexico City: $7.36
  • La Roma's Famous Sights and Local Lore: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
  • Memory and Tolerance Museum Entry Ticket: $8.35
  • Mexico City (Historic Centre) City Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.91
  • Mexico City (Coyoacan) City Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.91
  • Mexico City (Historic Centre) Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Tour: $9.10
  • Mexico City (Coyoacan) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $9.10

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Casablanca -
    Mexico City $20

Sample the Local Flavors in Mexico City

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Mexico City:

  • CDMX Pub Crawl: Mexico City Bar Crawl: $25
  • Mexico City Bar Crawl: $39
  • Best Bar Crawl at Downtown: $49
  • Private Mexican Wine Tasting & Food Tasting: $78
  • 2 Hours Private Mexican Wine Tasting in Polanco: $155
  • Third Largest Monolith in the World:Bernal with wine tasting: $235
  • Cavas Freixenet Wine Tour from Mexico City: $255


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Casablanca and Mexico City, we can see that Mexico City is more expensive. And not only is Casablanca much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Casablanca is in Africa and Mexico City is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Casablanca would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Casablanca and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Mexico City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mexico City than you might in Casablanca.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Casablanca Expensive? and Is Mexico City Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Casablanca or Mexico City?

Mexico City has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Casablanca. When comparing the sizes of Casablanca and Mexico City, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.