Which place is cheaper, Casablanca or Shanghai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Shanghai or Casablanca?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Shanghai and Casablanca. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Shanghai or Casablanca?
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest and most modern city in China. With a population of over 23 million, it is the economic and financial hub of the country. It also continues to be one of the fastest growing cities in China with regular changes to the city's layout and skyline. It is not uncommon for buildings to be torn down, rebuilt and then torn down and rebuilt again. The city also has skyscrapers that rank among the tallest in the world. It has an ever changing downtown and street scape. In Shanghai, the general mantra remains "out with the old, in with the new".
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 Beijing, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China, 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 dayShanghai $115Casablanca $71
The average daily cost (per person) in Shanghai is $115, 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 Shanghai and Casablanca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personShanghai $81Casablanca $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomShanghai $162Casablanca $84
Compare Hotels in Shanghai and Casablanca
Looking for a hotel in Shanghai 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: Casablanca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Shanghai $3.87Casablanca $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Shanghai
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Shanghai:
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Taxi Ride$3.59
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Two Subway Tickets$0.83
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Shanghai
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Shanghai:
- Yiwu Railway Station Private Departure Transfer from City Area : $18
- Yiwu Railway Station Private Arrival Transfer to City Area: $18
- Shared Transfer: from Hotel in Shanghai to Shanghai Wusongkou Cruise Port: $20
- Shanghai Pudong Airport Private Departure Transfers: $20
- Shanghai Pudong Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $20
- Private Transfer to Shanghai Railway Station from City Hotels or Outskirts: $22
- Private Transfer to ERA Acrobats Show at Shanghai Circus World: $22
- Private Transfer from Shanghai Hotels to Shanghai Cruise Port: $24
- Private Transfer to Huangpu River Cruise Terminal: $24
- Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Chauffeur Service, Shanghai Airport Transfer: $25
- Shanghai Maglev Train Station Private Transfer from City Area : $25
- Private Transfer between Shanghai Pudong New Int’l Expo Centre and City Area : $25
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 Shanghai or Casablanca?
Prices for flights to both Casablanca and Shanghai 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 dayShanghai $21Casablanca $19
Typical Food Prices in Shanghai
Some typical examples of dining costs in Shanghai are as follows:
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Dumpling Breakfast$1.38
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Desserts in Jinmao Building Observatory$20
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Ajisen Lunch for Two$7.19
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Cantelope$1.66
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Dumplings and Soup$2.07
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Duck Dinner$4.15
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Pastries$2.90
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Barbeque Dinner$8.85
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Shanghai
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Shanghai.
- Online Cooking Class General Tso's Chicken by Sunflower Li: $20
- Online Cooking Class Sesame Chicken by Sunflower Li: $20
- Online Cooking Class Fried Rice by Sunflower Li : $20
- Online Cooking Class Dim Sum by Sunflower Li: $20
- 3-Hour Biking and Local Food Tour: $69
- 2.5hrs Chinese Kitchen Cooking Class: Xiaolongbao Soup Dumplings: $70
- Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai: $79
- Late night food tour in Shanghai's French Concession: $85
- Shanghai Evening Food Tour/Shanghai tour gastronomico nocturno : $85
- Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession: $89
- Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour: $90
- Shanghai's Koreatown Food Tour: $91
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.Shanghai $8.44Casablanca $8.90
Typical Entertainment Prices in Shanghai
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Shanghai are as follows:
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30 Minute River Cruise for Two$28
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Zoo for Two$14
Tours and Activities in Shanghai
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Shanghai are as follows:
- The History of the French Concession: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Shanghai Yu Garden Ticket Booking: $14
- Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket and Optional Attractions: $14
- Shanghai Yu Garden Tour：Harmony & Spirituality in Garden Art: $20
- Shanghai French Concession Walking Tour: $29
- Like a Local Customized Guided Tour: $35
- Shanghai Hotels to Wusongkou Cruise Port:Private with Meet & Great service: $38
- Shanghai Downtown Hotel to Baoshan Cruise Port:Private with Meet & Greet service: $38
- Shanghai Wusongkou Cruise Port to Hongqiao Airport:Private with Meet service: $40
- Fudan University Student Guide Tour: $42
- Haipai Culture Tour｜Shanghai's Past, Present & Future On One Road: $43
- Shanghai Tower Tickets Booking: $43
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 dayShanghai $7.36Casablanca -
Sample the Local Flavors in Shanghai
Also in Shanghai, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Shanghai Pub Crawl: unique bar-hopping tour 2024: $20
- Shanghai Luxury Bar Crawl in 5-star Hotel or Boutique Hotel: $255
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 Shanghai and Casablanca, we can see that Shanghai is more expensive. And not only is Casablanca much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Shanghai 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 Shanghai would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Shanghai 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 Shanghai Expensive? and Is Casablanca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Shanghai or Casablanca?
Shanghai has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Casablanca. When comparing the sizes of Shanghai 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 Shanghai or Casablanca?
Shanghai 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 Shanghai or Casablanca in the Summer?
Both Casablanca and Shanghai are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Shanghai in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Casablanca because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Shanghai is a little warmer than Casablanca in the summer. The daily temperature in Shanghai averages around 28°C (83°F) in July, and Casablanca fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Casablanca. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Shanghai. Shanghai usually receives less sunshine than Casablanca during summer. Shanghai gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 303 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Shanghai. In July, Shanghai usually receives more rain than Casablanca. Shanghai gets 128 mm (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 JulyShanghai 28°C (83°F)Casablanca 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Shanghai or Casablanca in the Autumn?
Both Casablanca and Shanghai during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Shanghai for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Casablanca year-round.
In the autumn, Shanghai is around the same temperature as Casablanca. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Shanghai in October average around 19°C (65°F), and Casablanca averages at about 20°C (67°F).
In Casablanca, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Shanghai often gets less sunshine than Casablanca. Shanghai gets 162 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 233 hours of full sun.
Shanghai usually gets more rain in October than Casablanca. Shanghai gets 61 mm (2.4 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 OctoberShanghai 19°C (65°F)Casablanca 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Shanghai or Casablanca in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Shanghai and Casablanca. The winter months attract visitors to Shanghai because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Casablanca attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
The weather in Shanghai can be very cold. In January, Shanghai is generally much colder than Casablanca. Daily temperatures in Shanghai average around 4°C (39°F), and Casablanca fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Shanghai usually receives less sunshine than Casablanca during winter. Shanghai gets 135 hours of sunny skies, while Casablanca receives 190 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Shanghai usually receives less rain than Casablanca. Shanghai gets 39 mm (1.5 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 JanuaryShanghai 4°C (39°F)Casablanca 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Shanghai or Casablanca in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Shanghai as well as Casablanca. The activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Shanghai this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Casablanca throughout the year.
Shanghai is around the same temperature as Casablanca in the spring. The daily temperature in Shanghai averages around 15°C (58°F) in April, and Casablanca fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Casablanca. In the spring, Shanghai often gets less sunshine than Casablanca. Shanghai gets 153 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Casablanca receives 262 hours of full sun.
Shanghai receives a lot of rain in the spring. Shanghai usually gets more rain in April than Casablanca. Shanghai gets 102 mm (4 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 AprilShanghai 15°C (58°F)Casablanca 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Casablanca and Shanghai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 62 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (48°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 113 mm (4.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (83°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (65°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 72 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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