- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Morocco compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 Dirham (¥591) | ¥1,006 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (¥606) | ¥711 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26 Dirham (¥295) | ¥445 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (¥82) | ¥198 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (¥141) | ¥270 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.77 Dirham (¥55) | ¥689 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41 Dirham (¥467) | ¥889 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham (¥127) | ¥637 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.65 Dirham (¥53) | ¥430 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Dirham (¥266) | ¥262 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 Dirham (¥1,053) | ¥1,549 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 Dirham (¥132) | ¥212 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.19 Dirham (¥60) | ¥195 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,753 Dirham (¥77,503) | ¥242,113 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,696 Dirham (¥42,416) | ¥121,422 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 783 Dirham (¥8,989) | ¥21,895 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,774 Dirham (¥54,787) | ¥116,929 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,077 Dirham (¥35,314) | ¥79,022 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 497 Dirham (¥5,704) | ¥12,611 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 218 Dirham (¥2,504) | ¥4,156 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,730 Dirham (¥42,812) | ¥55,558 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 794 Dirham (¥9,114) | ¥16,830 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 Dirham (¥592) | ¥693 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 Dirham (¥694) | ¥1,827 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 430 Dirham (¥4,933) | ¥7,207 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 376 Dirham (¥4,313) | ¥4,012 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 761 Dirham (¥8,735) | ¥8,544 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 887 Dirham (¥10,174) | ¥15,007 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 208,157 Dirham (¥2,388,953) | ¥2,657,440 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (¥120) | ¥147 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 175 Dirham (¥2,003) | ¥11,877 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 Dirham (¥596) | ¥1,278 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Dirham (¥913) | ¥1,016 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 239 Dirham (¥2,743) | ¥4,123 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42 Dirham (¥486) | ¥630 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Dirham (¥322) | ¥711 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 Dirham (¥234) | ¥484 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Dirham (¥124) | ¥145 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Dirham (¥184) | ¥213 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 Dirham (¥415) | ¥2,946 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 202 Dirham (¥2,316) | ¥4,119 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 105 Dirham (¥1,210) | ¥3,373 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 306 Dirham (¥3,508) | ¥12,005 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 270 Dirham (¥3,100) | ¥8,157 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Dirham (¥803) | ¥903 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Dirham (¥226) | ¥498 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39 Dirham (¥452) | ¥551 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,716 Dirham (¥65,606) | ¥49,094 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.03 Dirham (¥23) | ¥56 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 287 Dirham (¥3,296) | ¥10,056 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (¥372) | ¥474 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Morocco is 54% cheaper than in Japan
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