Is Racine Expensive?

Casablanca, Morocco

+5% vs Casablanca avg

Living in Racine, Casablanca

Racine is a moderately-priced area within Casablanca, with a cost of living index of 23.2 — that is +5% compared to the Casablanca average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #7 out of 18 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around MAD 4,080/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 Racine, housing takes up roughly 40% 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 163,193 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Racine

Salaries in Racine reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 23.2:

After tax and deductions of 30.1% in Morocco, take-home pay for someone earning MAD 163,193 would be roughly MAD 114,072/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

23.2
COLI Index
1.05x
vs City Avg
MAD 4,080
Est. 1BR Rent
#7
of 18 Areas
30.1%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Racine

Estimated annual deductions on a MAD 169,021 salary in Racine, Casablanca (local employee).

Income Tax
24%
CNSS
6.3%
Total Deductions: 30.1%
Est. Take-Home: MAD 118,122/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

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

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $17,400
London GBP £14,974
Dubai AED AED 87,066

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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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Racine:

Tebet, Jakarta Grīziņkalns, Riga Kuta, Bali (Denpasar) Suthep, Chiang Mai Night Bazaar East, Chiang Mai Cedritos, Bogotá

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Racine expensive in Casablanca?

Racine is near the city average for Casablanca. Costs are about +5% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Racine compare to the Casablanca average?

The cost of living in Racine is above the Casablanca average. With a multiplier of 1.05x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +5% 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.