Cost of living in Morocco compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Morocco | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 86 Dirham (¥1,244) | ¥998 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60 Dirham (¥874) | ¥723 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38 Dirham (¥552) | ¥544 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Dirham (¥149) | ¥204 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20 Dirham (¥285) | ¥323 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Dirham (¥111) | ¥616 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63 Dirham (¥917) | ¥934 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Dirham (¥218) | ¥850 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Dirham (¥113) | ¥535 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Dirham (¥333) | ¥288 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 122 Dirham (¥1,774) | ¥1,240 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 Dirham (¥195) | ¥240 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.46 Dirham (¥79) | ¥202 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Morocco | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,617 Dirham (¥139,811) | ¥279,056 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,023 Dirham (¥73,023) | ¥163,427 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 731 Dirham (¥10,630) | ¥23,363 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,478 Dirham (¥108,721) | ¥150,519 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,994 Dirham (¥58,059) | ¥81,210 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 561 Dirham (¥8,162) | ¥36,753 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 235 Dirham (¥3,415) | ¥4,386 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,235 Dirham (¥47,026) | ¥49,710 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,780 Dirham (¥25,877) | ¥17,687 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 103 Dirham (¥1,497) | ¥1,118 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 Dirham (¥659) | ¥1,483 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 52% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Morocco | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 538 Dirham (¥7,828) | ¥6,145 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 629 Dirham (¥9,140) | ¥5,263 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,023 Dirham (¥14,874) | ¥9,604 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 940 Dirham (¥13,663) | ¥13,529 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Morocco | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 253,554 Dirham (¥3,686,131) | ¥2,697,750 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 Dirham (¥222) | ¥170 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 250 Dirham (¥3,634) | ¥9,950 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Morocco | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 Dirham (¥658) | ¥2,154 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 132 Dirham (¥1,915) | ¥2,551 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 297 Dirham (¥4,323) | ¥5,499 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 118 Dirham (¥1,709) | ¥1,340 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 Dirham (¥638) | ¥842 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 46 Dirham (¥665) | ¥750 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Dirham (¥297) | ¥225 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Dirham (¥397) | ¥233 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 74 Dirham (¥1,072) | ¥3,812 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Morocco | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 229 Dirham (¥3,335) | ¥4,064 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110 Dirham (¥1,597) | ¥3,590 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 451 Dirham (¥6,562) | ¥4,524 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 515 Dirham (¥7,487) | ¥6,047 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 103 Dirham (¥1,492) | ¥896 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Dirham (¥467) | ¥487 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45 Dirham (¥650) | ¥585 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,352 Dirham (¥77,807) | ¥98,506 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.15 Dirham (¥17) | ¥52 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 459 Dirham (¥6,673) | ¥9,275 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 37 Dirham (¥532) | ¥587 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,410 prices entered by 182 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 31% cheaper than in Japan
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