Which place is cheaper, Casablanca or Mumbai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Mumbai or Casablanca?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Casablanca, 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: Mumbai or Casablanca?
Mumbai
Mumbai is the largest city in India and the capital of Maharashtra state. It is still occasionally referred to as Bombay, but most people know it now as Mumbai. It's the commercial capital of the country and is a major port city. It's also famous for Bollywood, which is the movie capital of the country and famous for it's music filled Bollywood flicks that have become popular around the world. Mumbai is arguably the most cosmopolitan city in India and has some of the most liberal views of an otherwise conservative country. Many immigrants and expats live in Mumbai and it's easy to see the blend of cultures.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Morocco, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMumbai $76Casablanca $91
The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $76, while the average daily cost in Casablanca is $91. 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 Mumbai and Casablanca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMumbai $29Casablanca $45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMumbai $58Casablanca $90
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Casablanca
Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Casablanca? 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.
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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: Mumbai Hotel Prices and Casablanca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mumbai $6.44Casablanca $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Mumbai Airport Transfer: $12
- Mumbai Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $20
- Mumbai Private Airport Transfer to Hotel Easy & Safe: $23
- Private Transfer Mumbai Airport by Innova Crysta: $23
- Mumbai Airport BOM Private Transfer to Mumbai City Central/Hotels: $24
- Mumbai After Dark: Private Night Tour with AC Transfers: $25
- Mumbai Airport Transfer in Private Vehicle: $26
- Mumbai Airport Transfer to and from Hotel: $31
- Dharavi Tour Including Car Transfer: $34
- One way Private transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $36
- Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Arrival Private Transfer: $37
- Mumbai - private arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel: $39
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Casablanca
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Casablanca:
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Train from Airport (for 2)$7.49
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Taxi Ride$8.55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:
- Transfer between Casablanca and Fez: $334
- Casablanca to Marrakech transfer: $290
- Private Arrival Transfer: Casablanca Airport To Tangier: $290
- Private transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca: $272
- Transfer Private From Casablanca To Tangier: $267
- Transfer From Casablanca To Chefchaouen: $263
- Private Transfer from Casablanca (CMN) Airport to Beni-Mellal: $258
- Private Transfer From Casablanca Airport to Marrakech: $258
- Private Painting Class in Casablanca with Transfer: $245
- Private Transfert Between Marrakech & Casablanca Airport: $233
- Transfer Private From Casablanca To Asilah: $233
- Transfer Private From Rabat to Chefchaouen: $233
Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Casablanca?
Prices for flights to both Casablanca and Mumbai 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
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Food Meals for one dayMumbai $38Casablanca $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mumbai
For Mumbai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Vegetarian Indian Cuisine Virtual Cooking Class Experience from Mumbai: $20
- Mumbai Food Tour: $20
- Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $29
- Lights, Flavour, Action- A Story-Driven Food Tour: $30
- Mumbai's Curry Cooking Class: Veg, Non-Veg: $32
- Experience Mumbai Street Food Tour: $36
- Mumbai Authentic Street Food Tour: $41
- Bombay Express Mumbai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
- Indian Chai and Pakora Cooking Class: $48
- Authentic Indian Cooking Class in Mumbai in a Local Home: $49
- Daily Mumbai Street Food Tour: $52
- Private Authentic Bengali Cooking Class & Market Tour in Mumbai: $52
Typical Food Prices in Casablanca
Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:
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Breakfast$3.21
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Lunch$9.62
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Dinner at Rick's Cafe (for Two)$35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Casablanca
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Casablanca.
- Night City Ride with Dinner and Lighthouse Views: $34
- Authentic Berber Moroccan Cooking Experience: $40
- Experience Private Moroccan Cooking Class: $47
- Food Tour with Tastings in Quartier Habous: $55
- Moroccan Cooking Class Casablanca: $58
- Casablanca Night Tour with Andalusian Dinner Show: $59
- Bahja Bites Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Casablanca : Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class with Locals: $60
- Casablanca Tour with free Traditional Moroccan Lunch or Dinner: $62
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $69
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $69
- Private CousCous Cooking Class in a Traditional Family Home: $70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mumbai $2.33Casablanca $9.55
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- Dharavi Slum tour in Mumbai by local resident: $4.26
- Private Mumbai City Tour + Dharavi Slum Slumdog Millionaire Tour: $4.26
- Mumbai Malabar Self-Guided Walking City Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.00
- Mumbai Self-Guided Walking City Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.00
- Audio Guided Walking Tour on HopOn India App – From Gateway to Fountain, Mumbai: $5.32
- Elephanta Caves Audio Guided Walking Tour, Mumbai on HopOn India App: $5.34
- Audio Guided Tour – Mumbai Cricket Walk by HopOn India: $5.34
- Mumbai's Historical Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.40
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise, Baby Taj & Agra Fort Day Tour: $5.64
- Audio Guided Tour of Matunga & Dadar Parsi Colony, Mumbai: $6.14
- Dharavi Slum Tour in Untold Stories with Local Guide: $6.38
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra City Tour with Fatehpur Sikri: $7.10
Tours and Activities in Casablanca
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:
- 21 Km Guided Bike Tour in Exploring the Vibrant City: $65
- 3-Hour Private Casablanca Authentic Home Dining Experience: $100
- 8 Days Morocco Tour from Casablanca via Chefchaouen & Desert: $150
- An Evening Hookah (Shisha) Lounging Experience in Casablanca: $49
- Casablanca & Rabat Full Day Cultural Private Tour: $268
- Casablanca 1-Day Layover Private Tour and Authentic Moroccan Bath: $157
- Casablanca 4 Hours Private Tour with Port Pick up: $140
- Casablanca Airport Layover Private Tour: $200
- Casablanca Airport Layover and City Tour: $175
- Casablanca City Tour Hassan II Mosque with Ticket Included: $95
- Casablanca City Tour by Night: $70
- Casablanca City Tour from any hotel or cruise: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMumbai $3.24Casablanca -
Sample the Local Flavors in Mumbai
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mumbai:
- Bombay Party (Bar Crawl): $25
- South Bombay Pub Crawl: $34
- Sula Vineyards Wine Tasting Day Trip from Mumbai by Train or Car: $131
Sample the Local Flavors in Casablanca
Also in Casablanca, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting and Lunch at the oldest Domaine from Casablanca: $299
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mumbai and Casablanca, we can see that Casablanca is more expensive. And not only is Mumbai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mumbai is in Asia 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 Mumbai would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mumbai 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 Casablanca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Casablanca than you might in Mumbai.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mumbai Expensive? and Is Casablanca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mumbai or Casablanca?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Casablanca. When comparing the sizes of Mumbai and Casablanca, 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.
When is the best time to visit Mumbai or Casablanca?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Mumbai or Casablanca in the Summer?
Both Casablanca and Mumbai during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Casablanca year-round.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. Mumbai usually gets more rain in July than Casablanca. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Casablanca, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Mumbai often gets less sunshine than Casablanca. Mumbai gets 73 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 303 hours of full sun.
In the summer, Mumbai is a little warmer than Casablanca. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mumbai in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Casablanca averages at about 23°C (73°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMumbai 28°C (82°F)Casablanca 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Casablanca in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and Casablanca. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round. Casablanca attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Mumbai usually receives more rain than Casablanca. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Casablanca this time of the year. In Mumbai, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mumbai usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Casablanca during autumn. Mumbai gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 233 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Mumbai is generally a little warmer than Casablanca. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 29°C (84°F), and Casablanca fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMumbai 29°C (84°F)Casablanca 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Casablanca in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as Casablanca. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Casablanca throughout the year.
Mumbai usually gets less rain in January than Casablanca. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 62 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mumbai this time of the year. In the winter, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than Casablanca. Mumbai gets 270 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 190 hours of full sun.
Mumbai is much warmer than Casablanca in the winter. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 24°C (75°F) in January, and Casablanca fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMumbai 24°C (75°F)Casablanca 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Casablanca in the Spring?
Both Casablanca and Mumbai are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Casablanca because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Casablanca. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Casablanca. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. Mumbai usually receives more sunshine than Casablanca during spring. Mumbai gets 284 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 262 hours of full sun in the spring.
In the spring, Mumbai is much warmer than Casablanca. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mumbai in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Casablanca averages at about 16°C (60°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMumbai 29°C (84°F)Casablanca 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Casablanca and Mumbai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 62 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 72 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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