- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Morocco compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 Dirham (¥591) | ¥1,039 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 52 Dirham (¥623) | ¥691 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Dirham (¥317) | ¥441 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (¥85) | ¥203 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (¥149) | ¥288 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.24 Dirham (¥62) | ¥754 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 Dirham (¥478) | ¥924 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Dirham (¥125) | ¥683 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.68 Dirham (¥56) | ¥401 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Dirham (¥268) | ¥280 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 82 Dirham (¥977) | ¥1,538 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (¥139) | ¥199 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.39 Dirham (¥64) | ¥198 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,355 Dirham (¥75,674) | ¥218,000 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,360 Dirham (¥40,008) | ¥123,235 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 775 Dirham (¥9,231) | ¥21,518 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,530 Dirham (¥53,947) | ¥110,576 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,955 Dirham (¥35,184) | ¥71,567 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 538 Dirham (¥6,408) | ¥12,926 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 214 Dirham (¥2,543) | ¥4,101 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,097 Dirham (¥48,788) | ¥55,558 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,066 Dirham (¥12,694) | ¥16,537 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 55 Dirham (¥657) | ¥711 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71 Dirham (¥841) | ¥1,838 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 444 Dirham (¥5,287) | ¥7,354 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 358 Dirham (¥4,262) | ¥4,336 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 783 Dirham (¥9,319) | ¥8,421 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 725 Dirham (¥8,639) | ¥14,523 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 209,879 Dirham (¥2,499,335) | ¥2,510,530 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Dirham (¥125) | ¥145 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 Dirham (¥1,927) | ¥11,257 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Dirham (¥598) | ¥1,278 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Dirham (¥955) | ¥1,019 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 229 Dirham (¥2,725) | ¥3,622 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 Dirham (¥441) | ¥612 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 Dirham (¥356) | ¥707 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 Dirham (¥268) | ¥455 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Dirham (¥132) | ¥137 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 Dirham (¥209) | ¥229 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 Dirham (¥488) | ¥2,862 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 207 Dirham (¥2,467) | ¥3,989 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 108 Dirham (¥1,284) | ¥3,357 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 315 Dirham (¥3,753) | ¥14,181 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 279 Dirham (¥3,318) | ¥7,538 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 71 Dirham (¥850) | ¥964 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 Dirham (¥246) | ¥487 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Dirham (¥451) | ¥586 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 6,476 Dirham (¥77,115) | ¥49,094 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.68 Dirham (¥20) | ¥56 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 285 Dirham (¥3,400) | ¥10,897 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham (¥389) | ¥468 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Morocco is 52% cheaper than in Japan
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