Is CIL Expensive?

Casablanca, Morocco

-12% vs Casablanca avg

Living in CIL, Casablanca

CIL is a relatively affordable area in Casablanca, with a cost of living index of 19.4 — that is -12% compared to the Casablanca average. At #10 of 18, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around MAD 3,419/month, compared to a range of MAD 2,642 in Sidi Bernoussi to MAD 4,857 in Corniche (Ain Diab).

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of CIL, housing takes up roughly 33% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 17%, while transportation costs around 9%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately MAD 136,771 before tax.

Typical Salaries in CIL

Salaries in CIL reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 19.4:

After tax and deductions of 28.1% in Morocco, take-home pay for someone earning MAD 136,771 would be roughly MAD 98,338/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

19.4
COLI Index
0.88x
vs City Avg
MAD 3,419
Est. 1BR Rent
#10
of 18 Areas
28.1%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in CIL

Estimated annual deductions on a MAD 141,337 salary in CIL, Casablanca (local employee).

Income Tax
22%
CNSS
6.3%
Total Deductions: 28.1%
Est. Take-Home: MAD 101,592/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in CIL would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $14,550
London GBP £12,522
Dubai AED AED 72,805

Other Neighborhoods in Casablanca

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Corniche (Ain Diab) 27.6 1.25x +25%
Anfa 27.0 1.22x +22%
Triangle d'Or 26.1 1.18x +18%
Maarif 25.4 1.15x +15%
Gauthier 24.8 1.12x +12%

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Compare CIL

CIL vs Corniche (Ain Diab) CIL vs Sidi Bernoussi

Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to CIL:

Sabaneta, Medellín Los Olivos, Lima Sen Sok, Phnom Penh Prądnik Biały, Krakow Łagiewniki, Krakow Van Quan, Hanoi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CIL expensive in Casablanca?

CIL is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Casablanca. It costs about -12% less than the city average, ranking #10 out of 18 neighborhoods.

How does CIL compare to the Casablanca average?

The cost of living in CIL is below the Casablanca average. With a multiplier of 0.88x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -12% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.