Which place is cheaper, Casablanca or Seoul?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Seoul or Casablanca?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Seoul and Casablanca can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Seoul or Casablanca?
Seoul
With a population of more than 11 million, Seoul is easily the largest city in South Korea. It is also the financial, political, and cultural capital of the country and has much to offer open minded travelers. It is often overlooked by travelers who instead head to Tokyo or Shanghai, but Seoul has a wide range of cultural experiences, food options, and historical sights. Seoul is a city of contrasts with ancient traditions, flashy technology, religious temples and a modern youth culture. It is also more affordable than many of the other Asian metropolis' to which it is often compared. If you're looking for an interesting and different experience that is a little off the tourist trail, Seoul can definitely offer that opportunity.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to South Korea, The Best Adventure Tours to South Korea, 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 daySeoul $107Casablanca $71
The average daily cost (per person) in Seoul is $107, 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 Seoul and Casablanca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeoul $54Casablanca $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeoul $108Casablanca $84
Compare Hotels in Seoul and Casablanca
Looking for a hotel in Seoul 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: Seoul Hotel Prices and Casablanca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seoul $15Casablanca $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Seoul
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Seoul:
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Subway Card$3.62
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Short Taxi Ride$5.07
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Metro Ride$0.98
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Seoul City Pass Plus$7.24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seoul
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seoul:
- Seoul to Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) - Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Seoul to Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) Departure Private Transfer: $47
- From Half-Day MBC Dae Jang Geum Park Transfer: $55
- From Everland Admission Ticket with Transfer: $75
- Airport Private Transfer : Seoul Hotel to Incheon International Airport (ICN): $78
- Seoul Incheon International Airport to from Incheon Private Transfer: $85
- Seoul Airport: Private Departure Transfer from Seoul City Center: $87
- Private Airport Transfer : Gimpo airport to/from Seoul (1~7pax): $95
- Incheon Airport Private Transfer between Seoul City: $98
- Private Airport Transfer: Seoul City to Incheon Airport (1-5 pax): $98
- Private Airport Transfer : Incheon airport to/from Seoul(~7 pax): $99
- Private Transfer To/From Incheon Airport: $99
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:
- Private Airport Transfer from or to Marrakech Menara Airport.: $6.34
- Best Private Transfer From Casablanca Airport To All Morocco: $17
- Private Transfer to Mohammed V Airport: $19
- Mohammed V Airport to City Private Transfer: $19
- Casablanca private Airport Transfer : $19
- Casablanca Mohamed V Airport to Hotels Private Arrival transfer : $19
- Casablanca Private Transfer from Hotel Accommodation To Airport : $19
- Transfer from Mohammed V Airport to your hotel Casablanca: $19
- Transfer from your hotel Casablanca to Mohammed V Airport: $19
- Private transfer from Casablanca Airport to hotels and cities: $20
- Mohammed V Airport (CMN) to Casablanca Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $21
- Casablanca Mohammed V Airport (CMN) to Casablanca - Arrival Private Transfer: $21
Is it cheaper to fly into Seoul or Casablanca?
Prices for flights to both Casablanca and Seoul 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 daySeoul $30Casablanca $19
Typical Food Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of dining costs in Seoul are as follows:
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Rice with Kimchi & Bacon$4.34
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Waffle$0.72
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Dippin' Dots$1.45
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Chicken Fried Rice$3.98
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Chicken Stick$1.45
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Drinking Yoghurt & Mi Chew$1.38
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Lunch Buffet$4.34
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Donut$0.72
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Mushroom Burger$3.76
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Green Tea Ice Cream$2.39
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Udon & Sushi$5.07
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Fresh Burger$3.48
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Soba Noodles Lunch$3.26
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Bibimbap Lunch$3.62
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Fried Rice$3.98
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Vietnamese Dinner$6.88
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Breakfast and Coffee for 2$6.88
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Donut$1.81
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seoul
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Seoul.
- Gyeongbokgung Palace : Tour, dinner and coffee: $36
- Seoul Mangwon Market Social Night Food Tour: $44
- Namdaemun Market: the Largest Traditional Market Food Tour: $46
- Namdaemun Market Street Food Tour: $47
- Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals; Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast: $47
- Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals;Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast: $53
- Gwangjang Market Netflix Food Tour: $54
- Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner: $57
- Seoul Ultimate Food Tour: $65
- HalfDay Seoul Afternoon Food Tour and visit 3 land Marks of Seoul: $67
- Night Market Food Tour: $70
- Energizing Korean Cooking Class in a Local Home in Seoul: $71
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 Private Night Tour with Traditional Dinner: $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Seoul $26Casablanca $8.90
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Seoul are as follows:
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Palace Tickets$5.79
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Movie Ticket$5.79
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Kimchi Museum$2.17
Tours and Activities in Seoul
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seoul are as follows:
- Changdeokgung Palace Hanbok Rental Experience in Seoul: $7.00
- Seoul Changdeokgung Palace Hanbok Experience Hanboknam (내국인불가): $7.20
- [NEWTRO ART TOUR] Media art museum & walking tour: $8.00
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Skip the Line: 63 Building Observatory + Aqua Planet 63 Combo Ticket: $11
- Skip the Line: Figure Museum W Ticket (내국인 불가): $11
- Seoul Job Experience Theme Park Ticket for Kid (내국인 불가): $13
- Dongdaemun City Tour Bus(내국인불가): $14
- Gyeongbokgung Palace Private Half-Day Tour: $19
- Seoul Myeongdong Catholic Church Historic Private Walking Tour: $20
- Skip the Line: The Greatest Urban Aquarium COEX Ticket(내국인불가): $23
- Hanbok rental, hanbok experience: $25
Tours and Activities in Casablanca
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:
- Platinum Tour - Hassan II Mosque and cathedral: $10
- Skip the line Hassan II mosque Premium Tour entry ticket included: $12
- Hassan II Mosque Premium Tour with Entry Ticket: $15
- Hassan II Mosque : Secure your Skip The Line Tickets Now !: $15
- Skip the line Hassan II Mosque guided Tour entry tickets included: $15
- Private Tour the Mosque Hassan II & Sacred Heart Cathedral: $15
- The Backstage of Art: Private Guided Tour: $20
- City Tour with Hassan II Mosque Entry Ticket: $24
- Traditional Souks Shopping Private Guided Tour: $24
- casablanca Shopping Hidden Souks : Private guided Tour: $26
- City Highlights Tour with Lunch: $26
- Hassan II Mosque: Fast-Track Tickets Available!: $31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySeoul $12Casablanca -
Sample the Local Flavors in Seoul
Also in Seoul, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Chunpoong Makgeolli Brewery Tour: $10
- Seoul Pub Crawl by Absolute: $20
- The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]: $21
- Pub Crawl: $25
- The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]: $25
- Soju Tasting at Distillery - story of 3 pigs: $42
- Soju Tasting at Distillery - Story of Three Pigs: $42
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 Seoul and Casablanca, we can see that Seoul is more expensive. And not only is Casablanca much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Seoul 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 Seoul would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seoul 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 Seoul Expensive? and Is Casablanca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seoul or Casablanca?
Seoul has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Casablanca. When comparing the sizes of Seoul 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 Seoul or Casablanca?
Seoul 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 Seoul or Casablanca in the Summer?
Both Casablanca and Seoul are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Seoul this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Casablanca because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Seoul is a little warmer than Casablanca in the summer. The daily temperature in Seoul averages around 26°C (78°F) in July, and Casablanca fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Casablanca. Seoul usually receives less sunshine than Casablanca during summer. Seoul gets 121 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 303 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Seoul. In July, Seoul usually receives more rain than Casablanca. Seoul gets 369 mm (14.5 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySeoul 26°C (78°F)Casablanca 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Casablanca in the Autumn?
Both Casablanca and Seoul during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Seoul for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Casablanca year-round.
In the autumn, Seoul is cooler than Casablanca. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Seoul in October average around 15°C (59°F), and Casablanca averages at about 20°C (67°F).
In Casablanca, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Seoul. In the autumn, Seoul often gets less sunshine than Casablanca. Seoul gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 233 hours of full sun.
Seoul usually gets more rain in October than Casablanca. Seoul gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSeoul 15°C (59°F)Casablanca 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Casablanca in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Seoul and Casablanca. Many visitors come to Seoul in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Casablanca attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Seoul can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Seoul is generally much colder than Casablanca. Daily temperatures in Seoul average around -3°C (27°F), and Casablanca fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Seoul usually receives less sunshine than Casablanca during winter. Seoul gets 163 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 190 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Seoul usually receives less rain than Casablanca. Seoul gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 62 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySeoul -3°C (27°F)Casablanca 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Casablanca in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Seoul as well as Casablanca. Most visitors come to Seoul for the activities around the city during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Casablanca throughout the year.
Seoul is cooler than Casablanca in the spring. The daily temperature in Seoul averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Casablanca fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Casablanca. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Seoul this time of the year. In the spring, Seoul often gets less sunshine than Casablanca. Seoul gets 205 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 262 hours of full sun.
Seoul usually gets more rain in April than Casablanca. Seoul gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Casablanca receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSeoul 13°C (55°F)Casablanca 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Casablanca and Seoul
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 62 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 369 mm (14.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (80°F) | 294 mm (11.6 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 72 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 0°C (33°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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