Which place is cheaper, Casablanca or Nairobi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Nairobi or Casablanca?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Nairobi and Casablanca can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Nairobi or Casablanca?
Nairobi
Nairobi is Kenya's capital as well as the country's largest city. With a population of about 3 million, it is also one of the largest cities in Africa. It is a prominent city both politically and financially within the region. There are many international companies that are located in Nairobi and the Nairobi Securities and Exchange is one of the largest in Africa.
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 Safaris in Kenya, The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, 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 dayNairobi $63Casablanca $71
The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $63, while the average daily cost in Casablanca is $71. 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 Nairobi and Casablanca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNairobi $12Casablanca $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNairobi $24Casablanca $84
Compare Hotels in Nairobi and Casablanca
Looking for a hotel in Nairobi 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: Nairobi Hotel Prices and Casablanca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nairobi $11Casablanca $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nairobi
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Nairobi:
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Taxi from Airport$9.43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nairobi
Also for Nairobi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Nairobi Airport Transfer, Hotel Pick up and Drop Off: $20
- Airport Transfers in Nairobi: $20
- Private Transfer from Airport to Accommodation: $21
- Nairobi Airport Transfers- Arrivals & Private Transfers: $24
- Nairobi Airport One-Way Transfers: $25
- Nairobi NBO Airport One-Way Transfers: $25
- Mwashi Airport Transfer & Taxi: $26
- Private One-Way Transfer from Nairobi: $27
- Nairobi Airport Transfer: $29
- Nairobi Suburb Arrival Transfer: $30
- Airport Transfers within Nairobi: $30
- Professional Airport Transfer Service in Nairobi: $33
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)$6.98
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Taxi Ride$7.98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:
- transfers from Casablanca Airport or city to Fez (Door to Door): $147
- private transfer from casablanca airport to casablanca city: $27
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Casablanca HTL-APT (CMN): $42
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Casablanca APT-HTL (CMN): $42
- Transfert Arrival - Casablanca Airport to Marrakech City: $298
- Transfers from Casablanca, Mohamed V Airport to Marrkech: $163
- Transfers from Casablanca to Fez ( door to door ) Airport or Hotel: $148
- Transfers: $45
- Transfer from your hotel Casablanca to Mohammed V Airport: $19
- Transfer from Mohammed V Airport to your hotel Casablanca: $19
- Transfer from Fes to Casablanca: $139
- Transfer from Casablanca to your Riad or Hotel and Airport in Marrakech: $218
Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or Casablanca?
Prices for flights to both Casablanca and Nairobi 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 dayNairobi $7.63Casablanca $19
Typical Food Prices in Nairobi
For Nairobi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner for Two$5.11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nairobi
For Nairobi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Carnivore experience Lunch Or Dinner (Optional Bomas of kenya ): $40
- Nairobi:Carnivore Restaurant Dinner and Pub Crawling.: $47
- Local Market Tour and Traditional Meal Cooking Class: $53
- Enjoy Traditional Kenyan Food Cooking Class With a Host.: $53
- Nairobi Private Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class with Lunch: $55
- Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour : $60
- Nairobi Cooking and Food Tasting Activity: $60
- Private Interactive Cooking Class and Market Tour in Kinoo: $65
- Carnivore Resturant Dinner Experience : $68
- Carnivore Dinner Experience: $80
- Carnivore Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience: $80
- The Carnivore Restaurant Experience: Lunch Or Dinner: $84
Typical Food Prices in Casablanca
Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:
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Breakfast$2.99
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Lunch$8.97
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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: $30
- Couscous Cooking with a Local Family: $50
- Street Food Tour by Night: $60
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $64
- Street private Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $66
- Food Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $70
- Experience Casablanca Night Tour & Authentic Moroccan Dinner: $72
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $74
- Street Private Guided Food Tour with Tastings at Casablanca: $74
- Central Market Food Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $95
- Casablanca Food Tour - Moroccan Street Food Tour: $105
- Casablanca Food Tour: $106
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nairobi $47Casablanca $8.90
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nairobi
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Nairobi's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Village Visit$16
Tours and Activities in Nairobi
For Nairobi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Ebike adventure Hire Nairobi (Electric mountain bike hire): $15
- Nairobi cultural shopping experience: $18
- Nairobi City;culture and historical guided tour: $19
- Nairobi City Walking and Historic Tours: $19
- Nairobi;Downtown walking tour: $20
- Kibera slums half day tour from nairobi: $25
- Private Guided Nairobi City and Cultural Walking Tour: $25
- Elephant orphanage, Giraffe center, kobe beads tour: $25
- Half-Day Tour Giraffe Center and Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: $25
- Nairobi City tour: $25
- From Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour: $25
- Nairobi city walking tour : $25
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": $307
- 10 Day Private Tour in Morocco Imperial Ceties+Sahara Desert: $2,408
- 13 Km Bike Tour in Lively Casablanca: $39
- 14 Days Authentic Morocco Tour: $269
- 2 Days Tour And Excursion From Casablanca To Chefchaouen: $225
- 2-Hour Casablanca Walking Tour : $38
- 20 Km Bike Tour in Exploring the Vibrant City: $59
- 3-Hour Private Casablanca Authentic Home Dining Experience: $100
- 4-Day Desert Tour From Casablanca To Marrakech Via Fes: $2,920
- 6 Days of Desert Wonders: A Tour from Casablanca's Gateway: $1,281
- 7 Days, 6 Nights - Imperial Cities, Blue City & Sahara Tour: $2,254
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNairobi $16Casablanca -
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 comparing the travel costs between Nairobi and Casablanca, we can see that Casablanca is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nairobi Expensive? and Is Casablanca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nairobi or Casablanca?
Casablanca has a larger population, and is about 14% larger than the population of Nairobi. When comparing the sizes of Nairobi 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.