Cost of living in Morocco compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78 Dirham (¥925) | ¥941 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 55 Dirham (¥660) | ¥695 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 Dirham (¥343) | ¥426 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (¥89) | ¥203 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (¥148) | ¥244 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.17 Dirham (¥62) | ¥653 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 Dirham (¥328) | ¥888 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Dirham (¥150) | ¥792 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.65 Dirham (¥67) | ¥389 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Dirham (¥270) | ¥306 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 103 Dirham (¥1,228) | ¥1,351 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 Dirham (¥132) | ¥185 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.24 Dirham (¥51) | ¥246 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,781 Dirham (¥92,764) | ¥295,978 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,040 Dirham (¥48,171) | ¥169,167 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 577 Dirham (¥6,877) | ¥25,258 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,355 Dirham (¥51,917) | ¥144,655 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,418 Dirham (¥28,829) | ¥80,593 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 361 Dirham (¥4,306) | ¥13,235 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 208 Dirham (¥2,481) | ¥4,060 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,316 Dirham (¥39,534) | ¥55,604 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,029 Dirham (¥12,264) | ¥10,692 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 Dirham (¥790) | ¥778 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 Dirham (¥378) | ¥2,599 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 Dirham (¥3,815) | ¥6,849 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 342 Dirham (¥4,077) | ¥4,780 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 624 Dirham (¥7,443) | ¥8,249 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 556 Dirham (¥6,627) | ¥12,511 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 205,329 Dirham (¥2,448,012) | ¥2,585,890 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (¥117) | ¥135 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 183 Dirham (¥2,179) | ¥10,445 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Dirham (¥439) | ¥1,225 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 Dirham (¥1,196) | ¥1,626 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 197 Dirham (¥2,345) | ¥6,148 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 Dirham (¥326) | ¥812 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 Dirham (¥386) | ¥655 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Dirham (¥412) | ¥501 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Dirham (¥140) | ¥170 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Dirham (¥195) | ¥229 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 Dirham (¥551) | ¥2,983 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 239 Dirham (¥2,852) | ¥3,633 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 96 Dirham (¥1,142) | ¥3,657 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 438 Dirham (¥5,227) | ¥12,969 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 355 Dirham (¥4,234) | ¥6,422 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Dirham (¥952) | ¥1,122 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27 Dirham (¥321) | ¥445 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 43 Dirham (¥511) | ¥556 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,876 Dirham (¥58,128) | ¥52,544 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.03 Dirham (¥12) | ¥40 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 275 Dirham (¥3,276) | ¥9,497 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 Dirham (¥406) | ¥525 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 53% cheaper than in Japan
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