Cost of Living & Salary Comparison 2026
Yes, Casablanca is 65% cheaper than Perth based on our cost of living index. Casablanca has a COLI of 22.1, while Perth has a COLI of 63.5. 65% cheaper
Overall, Casablanca is approximately 65% cheaper than Perth based on our cost of living index. Casablanca has a COLI of 22.1 (ranked #107 of 182 cities), while Perth has a COLI of 63.5 (ranked #35).
When it comes to housing, one-bedroom apartment rent in Casablanca averages $400/month compared to $1,500/month in Perth. That makes Casablanca approximately 73% cheaper for rent alone.
Perth has lower total deductions (16.4%) compared to Casablanca (29.6%), meaning you keep more of your gross salary in Perth. When evaluating a relocation, remember that total deductions directly impact your take-home pay and should be weighed alongside cost of living differences.
Full breakdown of mandatory payroll deductions for a mid-range salary as a local employee in each city.
Rates shown for local employees. Expat deductions may differ — use the main converter for personalized calculations.
If you earn MAD 728,539 in Casablanca, you would need approximately A$306,208 in Perth to maintain the same purchasing power. That is 65% more due to higher cost of living.
Estimated mid-level annual salaries in local currency, adjusted for each city's cost of living:
| Job Title | Casablanca (MAD) | Perth (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor (General) | MAD 386,417 | A$162,413 |
| Software Engineer | MAD 182,475 | A$76,695 |
| Product Manager | MAD 214,676 | A$90,229 |
| Lawyer | MAD 214,676 | A$90,229 |
| Data Scientist | MAD 203,942 | A$85,718 |
| Marketing Manager | MAD 154,567 | A$64,965 |
| Teacher | MAD 103,045 | A$43,310 |
| Nurse | MAD 124,512 | A$52,333 |
Salary estimates are adjusted by each city's COLI relative to the New York baseline. Actual salaries vary by company, experience, and industry.
| Neighborhood | Multiplier |
|---|---|
| Corniche (Ain Diab) | 1.25x (+25%) |
| Anfa | 1.22x (+22%) |
| Triangle d'Or | 1.18x (+18%) |
| Maarif | 1.15x (+15%) |
| Gauthier | 1.12x (+12%) |
| Neighborhood | Multiplier |
|---|---|
| Dalkeith | 1.25x (+25%) |
| Cottesloe | 1.22x (+22%) |
| CBD | 1.18x (+18%) |
| Subiaco | 1.15x (+15%) |
| Applecross | 1.15x (+15%) |
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Open Salary ConverterPerth is more expensive overall. Casablanca has a COLI of 22.1 while Perth has a COLI of 63.5, making Casablanca approximately 65% cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living as MAD 728,539 in Casablanca, you would need approximately A$306,208 in Perth.
Average one-bedroom rent in Casablanca is $400/month compared to $1,500/month in Perth. Casablanca has lower rent by approximately 73%.
Perth has lower total deductions (16.4%) compared to Casablanca (29.6%), meaning you keep more of your gross salary in Perth.
Cost of living indices (COLI) are benchmarked to New York City = 100 and derived from Numbeo and Expatistan crowd-sourced price surveys, cross-referenced with national statistics agencies. Rent data from Numbeo Property Prices.
Salary ranges are compiled from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OES), Glassdoor, and PayScale. Tax rates are approximate effective rates for mid-range earners based on OECD Taxing Wages and national tax authorities. Exchange rates from the European Central Bank. Neighborhood multipliers are estimated from local rental indices and property data.
Last updated: 2026-02-28. Data is refreshed periodically. All figures are estimates for informational purposes only.