Which place is cheaper, Casablanca or Osaka?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Osaka or Casablanca?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Osaka 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: Osaka or Casablanca?
Osaka
The third largest city in Japan, Osaka has a lot to offer travelers. It's at the center of the Kansai region, and is a wonderful place to spend a few days. The city sits at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay and is a major commercial hub for the country.
Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. The winters are mild with January temperatures having an average high of almost 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow is very rare. Springs start cool and become hot and humid. This is also the wettest season with the rainiest time being between May and early July. Summers are hot and humid with July temperatures climbing into the high 90s Fahrenheit. The fall season becomes cooler as winter approaches.
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 Coach Bus Tours in Japan, The Best Adventure Tours to Japan, 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 dayOsaka $88Casablanca $71
The average daily cost (per person) in Osaka is $88, 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 Osaka and Casablanca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOsaka $45Casablanca $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOsaka $90Casablanca $84
Compare Hotels in Osaka and Casablanca
Looking for a hotel in Osaka 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: Osaka Hotel Prices and Casablanca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Osaka $14Casablanca $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Osaka
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Osaka:
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Subway$7.84
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Osaka
Also for Osaka, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Osaka Itami Airport to/from Osaka City: Shared Transfer: $23
- Shared Departure Transfer: Osaka City to Osaka Itami Airport: $26
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Osaka Itami Airport to Osaka City: $26
- Private Transfer from Osaka Airport (ITM) to Maizuru Cruise Port: $48
- Osaka Airport ITM to Arima Onsen Resorts Arrival Transfer: $55
- Kuchu Teien Observatory Ticket with Private Transfer: $63
- Private Transfer from Osaka Cruise Port to Osaka city hotels: $66
- Private Transfer from Osaka city hotels to Osaka Cruise Port: $66
- Private Transfer from Osaka Cruise Port to Osaka Airport (ITM): $66
- Osaka Int Airport (ITM) to Osaka city - Arrival Private Transfer: $66
- Shared Departure Transfer : Osaka City to Kansai International Airport: $69
- Airport Transfer from Osaka city to Kansai airport: $70
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)$6.96
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Taxi Ride$7.95
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:
- transfer from casablanca airport to casablanca city & hotels: $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
- Transfer from your hotel Casablanca to Mohammed V Airport: $20
- Transfer from Mohammed V Airport to your hotel Casablanca: $20
- Transfer from Fes to Casablanca: $141
- Transfer from Casablanca city or Casablanca airport to Marrakech: $150
- Transfer from Casablanca city or Casablanca Airport to Marrakech: $150
- Transfer from Casablanca airport to Marrakech Private Van: $22
- Transfer from Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport To Marrakech: $71
- Transfer from Casablanca Airport to Marrakech: $152
Is it cheaper to fly into Osaka or Casablanca?
Prices for flights to both Casablanca and Osaka 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 dayOsaka $25Casablanca $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Osaka
For Osaka, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Takoyaki DIY Cooking in the Heart of Osaka: $23
- Osaka:Food Tour & Shopping(Grand Opening Limited Time Offer): $26
- 2-Hour Kuromon Market Walking Street Food Tour: $27
- Private Takoyaki Cooking Class by Natives in Osaka: $37
- Japanese home cooking class in Osaka Umeda: $47
- Nosatlgic Namba Osaka Street Food Tour.: $48
- Osaka Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience!: $50
- Home Cooking Class: $51
- Homemade Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka: $51
- Enjoy artistic TEMPURA Cooking Class: $60
- Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Dotonbori: $63
- Three Types of RAMEN Cooking Class: $65
Typical Food Prices in Casablanca
Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:
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Breakfast$2.98
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Lunch$8.95
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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.
- Street Food Tour by Night: $60
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $65
- Street private Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $67
- Food Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $71
- Experience Casablanca Night Tour & Authentic Moroccan Dinner: $73
- Casablanca City Night Tour and Traditional Moroccan Dinner: $74
- Central Market Food Tour with Tastings and Lunch: $96
- Casablanca Food Tour - Marché Central & Seafood Lunch: $140
- Private Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with a Local Expert: $146
- Casablanca Food Tour: $150
- Market Tour & Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with Transfers: $190
- Visit of the museum of the Slaoui foundation with a dinner at the red mullet of Isle: $191
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Osaka $20Casablanca $8.88
Typical Entertainment Prices in Osaka
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Osaka's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Osaka Aquarium (for 2)$30
Tours and Activities in Osaka
For Osaka, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Osaka Castle: Museum and Tower Entry Ticket: $3.92
- Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum Entrance Ticket: $4.58
- Table Tennis Experience with Local Players: $4.58
- Ryurei Teicha: Chanoyu (Tea Ceremony) Experience in Osaka: $5.23
- Osaka Sakishima Observatory Advance Ticket: $5.88
- Tsutenkaku Tower Entry Ticket: $6.54
- Tsutenkaku Entry Ticket: $7.68
- Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount: $7.84
- Osaka Dotonbori Wonder Cruise: $8.02
- Umeda Sky Building E-Ticket: $9.81
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory E-Ticket: $12
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": $310
- 10 Day Private Tour in Morocco Imperial Ceties+Sahara Desert: $2,431
- 14 Days Authentic Morocco Tour: $269
- 2 Days Tour And Excursion From Casablanca To Chefchaouen: $205
- 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: $3,103
- 6 Days of Desert Wonders: A Tour from Casablanca's Gateway: $1,293
- 7 Days, 6 Nights - Imperial Cities, Blue City & Sahara Tour: $2,276
- A True Evening Hookah (Shisha) Lounging Experience in Casablanca: $46
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOsaka $12Casablanca -
Sample the Local Flavors in Osaka
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Osaka:
- Osaka Namba Hidden Places Bar Crawl: $16
- Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour: $23
- Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Born & Raised Local Guide: $31
- Osaka Nights: Ultimate Pub Bar Crawl with an Expert Local Guide: $33
- Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori and Uranamba Area: $39
- Osaka Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori & Uranamba Area: $40
- 3 Hour Osaka Pub Crawl Weekly Welcome Guided Tour in Namba : $52
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 Osaka and Casablanca, we can see that Osaka is more expensive. And not only is Casablanca much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Osaka 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 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 Osaka would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Osaka 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 Osaka Expensive? and Is Casablanca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Osaka or Casablanca?
Casablanca has a larger population, and is about 21% larger than the population of Osaka. When comparing the sizes of Osaka 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 Osaka or Casablanca?
Osaka has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Casablanca experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Osaka or Casablanca in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Osaka as well as Casablanca. The summer months attract visitors to Osaka because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Casablanca throughout the year.
In July, Osaka is generally a little warmer than Casablanca. Daily temperatures in Osaka average around 28°C (82°F), and Casablanca fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Casablanca. In the summer, Osaka often gets less sunshine than Casablanca. Osaka gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 303 hours of full sun.
Osaka receives a lot of rain in the summer. Osaka usually gets more rain in July than Casablanca. Osaka gets 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyOsaka 28°C (82°F)Casablanca 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Casablanca in the Autumn?
Both Casablanca and Osaka are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Osaka this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Casablanca because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Osaka is around the same temperature as Casablanca in the autumn. The daily temperature in Osaka averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Casablanca fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
It's quite sunny in Casablanca. Osaka usually receives less sunshine than Casablanca during autumn. Osaka gets 159 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 233 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Osaka. In October, Osaka usually receives more rain than Casablanca. Osaka gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberOsaka 19°C (66°F)Casablanca 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Casablanca in the Winter?
Both Casablanca and Osaka during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Osaka for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Casablanca year-round.
In the winter, Osaka is much colder than Casablanca. Typically, the winter temperatures in Osaka in January average around 6°C (42°F), and Casablanca averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In the winter, Osaka often gets less sunshine than Casablanca. Osaka gets 140 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 190 hours of full sun.
Osaka usually gets less rain in January than Casablanca. Osaka gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 62 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryOsaka 6°C (42°F)Casablanca 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Casablanca in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Osaka and Casablanca. Many visitors come to Osaka in the spring for the activities around the city. Casablanca attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Osaka is generally around the same temperature as Casablanca. Daily temperatures in Osaka average around 15°C (59°F), and Casablanca fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Casablanca this time of the year. Osaka usually receives less sunshine than Casablanca during spring. Osaka gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 262 hours of full sun in the spring.
Osaka gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Osaka usually receives more rain than Casablanca. Osaka gets 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilOsaka 15°C (59°F)Casablanca 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Casablanca and Osaka
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 62 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (43°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 204 mm (8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 72 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (47°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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