Casablanca, Morocco
+15% vs Casablanca avgMaarif is one of the pricier neighborhoods in Casablanca, with a cost of living index of 25.4 — that is +15% compared to the Casablanca average. It ranks #4 out of 18 areas by cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around MAD 4,468/month, compared to a range of MAD 2,642 in Sidi Bernoussi to MAD 4,857 in Corniche (Ain Diab).
For a typical resident of Maarif, housing takes up roughly 44% 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 178,735 before tax.
Salaries in Maarif reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 25.4:
After tax and deductions of 31.1% in Morocco, take-home pay for someone earning MAD 178,735 would be roughly MAD 123,148/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a MAD 185,049 salary in Maarif, Casablanca (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Maarif would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $19,050 |
| London | GBP | £16,394 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 95,322 |
| 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% |
| Gauthier | 24.8 | 1.12x | +12% |
| Bourgogne | 23.9 | 1.08x | +8% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Maarif, Casablanca to maintain your lifestyle.
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Yes, Maarif is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Casablanca. It costs about +15% more than the city average, ranking #4 out of 18 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Maarif is above the Casablanca average. With a multiplier of 1.15x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +15% compared to the city baseline.