Should you visit Istanbul or Casablanca?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Istanbul or Casablanca, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Istanbul
Istanbul is strategically located on the Bosphorus and is split between Europe and Asia. It truly is a city where east meets west. Istanbul is the cultural and financial hub of Turkey, and also the most populous city. The sites are countless and there's something for everybody, whether you're interested in art, music, food, or adventure. You can pass many days exploring both the residential and commercial pockets of this city. Much of the appeal is hidden away along back alleys or within corner shops.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Casablanca or Istanbul?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Istanbul is $95, while the average daily cost in Casablanca is $62. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Istanbul and Casablanca in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Istanbul is about $118 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
A hotel room in Casablanca is about $72 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Istanbul cost around $24 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $9.60.
Food in Casablanca costs travelers about $17 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Istanbul $24
Casablanca $17
Typical Food prices in Istanbul
Some typical examples of dining costs in Istanbul are as follows:
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Juice
$0.24
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Turkish Delight
$0.07
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Dessert
$1.00
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Pastries
$0.18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Istanbul
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Istanbul.
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Istanbul Dinner Cruise & Show:
$29
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Istanbul Dinner Cruise Show:
$30
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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Inc. Dinner and Belly Dance Show with Hotel Transfer:
$34
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Alaturca Ottoman Dramatic Stage Show & Dinner Cruise ( Non - Alcoholic ):
$35
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Bosphorus Dinner Show Cruise With Non Alcoholic Menu ISTANBUL Dinner cruise:
$36
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Bosphorus Dinner & Show Cruise (All Inclusive):
$36
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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise An Unforgettable Experience in Istanbul:
$36
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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul:
$37
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Istanbul Cruise&Show with Dinner:
$37
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Istanbul Dinner Cruise & Show:
$39
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Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Soft Drinks:
$40
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Istanbul Dinner Cruise&Show:
$40
Typical Food prices in Casablanca
Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Casablanca
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Casablanca.
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Private Virtual Moroccan Cooking Class Experience with a Local:
$27
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Moroccan Cooking Class in Marrakech:
$78
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Casablanca Food Tour:
$87
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Casablanca Food Tour - Moroccan Street Food Tour:
$94
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Casablanca Food Tour - Marché Central & Seafood Lunch:
$140
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Authentic Moroccan Home-Cooking: Private Cooking Class with a Casablanca Local:
$146
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Casablanca Food Tour:
$156
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6-Hour Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Casablanca:
$156
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Authentic Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with Hotel Transfers:
$156
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Casablanca unique private walking food tour.:
$166
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Private Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Casablanca Local with Transfers:
$171
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Experience Moroccan Cuisine - Private Market Tour & Cooking Class with Transfers:
$173
Local Transportation
The cost of a taxi ride in Istanbul is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $5.56 per person, per day, on local transportation in Istanbul.
The average price of local transportation around Casablanca is $9.64 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Istanbul
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Istanbul are as follows:
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Ferry
$0.33
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Local Bus
$0.35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Istanbul
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Istanbul:
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Istanbul Airport Transfer / Private Airport Transfer:
$3.73
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Private Istanbul New Airport Transfer Service:
$4.36
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Istanbul Airports Transfer:
$6.22
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istanbul airport cheapest vip transfer by private car:
$14
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Safe Airport transfer service in istanbul:
$16
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Private Airport Transfer Arrival or Departure in Istanbul:
$17
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Sabiha Airport Arrival Or Departure Hotel Transfer:
$17
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PRIVATE DEPARTURE TRANSFER - Istanbul European Side To Istanbul New Airport:
$18
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Istanbul New Airport Private Transfer:
$18
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New Istanbul Airport Private Transfer:
$18
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Istanbul Airport Arrival Or Departure Hotel Transfer:
$19
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İstanbul Private Airport Transfer:
$19
Typical Local Transportation prices in Casablanca
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Casablanca:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:
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Casablanca Airport Transfer:
$19
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Private Airport Transfer: Casablanca Mohamed V Int. Airport (CMN) to Casablanca:
$23
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Private Airport Transfer: Casablanca to Casablanca Mohamed V Int. Airport (CMN):
$23
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Casablanca Airport to Hotels and Selected Cities private Transfer:
$26
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Casablanca City Center to the CMN Casablanca Airport Private Transfer:
$26
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Casablanca Airport (CMN) to Casablanca City Center Private Transfer:
$26
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Casablanca Airport Transfer VIP:
$27
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Transfer Casablanca to Mohammedia:
$32
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Private Arrival Transfer: Casablanca Airport to Casablanca Arrival Hotel:
$33
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Private Departure Transfer: Casablanca Hotel to Casablanca Airport:
$33
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Casablanca Private Airport Transfer:
$34
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Transfer in Private from Casablanca Mohammed V Airport to Casablanca City:
$34
Is it cheaper to fly into Istanbul or Casablanca?
Prices for flights to both Casablanca and Istanbul 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.
Entertainment
Entertainment and activities in Istanbul typically cost an average of $35 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Casablanca's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $7.99 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Typical Entertainment prices in Istanbul
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Istanbul are as follows:
Tours and Activities in Istanbul
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Istanbul are as follows:
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Just Hagia Sophia Tour /Skip The Lines:
$8.71
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VR Dervish Experience:
$10
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Museum of Illusions Istanbul Ticket:
$11
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Piri Self-Guided Audio Tour: Istanbul, Historical Peninsula:
$11
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Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Guided Tour:
$12
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Bosphorus Cruise from Eminonu Pier with Audio App:
$12
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Basilica Cistern VIP Tickets:
$12
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Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque&Hippodrome Guided Tours Everyday /No que / No line!:
$12
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Vip Ticket For Hagi̇a Sophi̇a:
$12
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SEA LIFE Istanbul Entry Ticket:
$14
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Istanbul LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Admission Ticket:
$15
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Hagia Sophia: Entry with Guided Tour:
$16
Tours and Activities in Casablanca
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:
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Casablanca Guided Sightseeing Tour:
$50
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The Medina and Beyond Morning Cultural Walking Tour:
$51
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Tangier Half-Day Guided City Tour:
$55
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Casablanca Cultural Tour with your local expert:
$58
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Marrakech walking guided city tour, monuments and Medina tour:
$59
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Casablanca Half-Day Sightseeing Tour:
$67
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Highlights of Casablanca in a Half Day Tour:
$78
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Casablanca Half-Day City Tour:
$80
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3-Hour Sightseeing Tour:
$82
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Casablanca Guided Sightseeing Tour:
$83
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Casablanca and Rabat: Private full day Tour from Casablanca:
$84
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Casablanca Half-Day Tour: Hassan II Mosque, Mohammed V Square and Central Market:
$85
Alcohol
The average person spends about $8.51 on alcoholic beverages in Istanbul per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Istanbul
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Istanbul:
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Daily Tekirdag Wine Tasting Tour from Istanbul:
$427
Sample the Local Flavors in Casablanca
Also in Casablanca, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Day Tour of Casablanca with Lunch and Wine Tasting in Benslimane Vineyard:
$170
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Organic Wine Tour And Premium Lunch In Casablanca Valley:
$188
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Istanbul and Casablanca, we can see that Istanbul is more expensive. And not only is Casablanca much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Istanbul is in Europe and Casablanca is in Africa, 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 Istanbul would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Istanbul than you might in Casablanca.
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