Cost of living in Morocco compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Morocco | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54 Dirham (¥698) | ¥1,145 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 Dirham (¥666) | ¥719 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 Dirham (¥329) | ¥437 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (¥96) | ¥211 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (¥158) | ¥282 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Dirham (¥90) | ¥815 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33 Dirham (¥420) | ¥951 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Dirham (¥173) | ¥984 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.91 Dirham (¥76) | ¥421 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Dirham (¥274) | ¥268 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Dirham (¥1,289) | ¥1,770 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (¥151) | ¥217 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.98 Dirham (¥64) | ¥225 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Morocco | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,954 Dirham (¥102,575) | ¥194,768 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,433 Dirham (¥57,161) | ¥126,641 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 504 Dirham (¥6,498) | ¥21,178 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,150 Dirham (¥66,413) | ¥142,258 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,926 Dirham (¥37,728) | ¥80,836 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 316 Dirham (¥4,076) | ¥13,643 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 222 Dirham (¥2,867) | ¥3,988 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,128 Dirham (¥40,333) | ¥59,521 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,560 Dirham (¥20,118) | ¥17,809 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 70 Dirham (¥908) | ¥665 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 Dirham (¥518) | ¥2,700 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Morocco | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 314 Dirham (¥4,046) | ¥7,941 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 427 Dirham (¥5,511) | ¥4,162 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 806 Dirham (¥10,390) | ¥7,471 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 787 Dirham (¥10,145) | ¥15,388 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Morocco | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 193,186 Dirham (¥2,491,233) | ¥2,576,380 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Dirham (¥153) | ¥161 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 Dirham (¥2,962) | ¥16,725 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Morocco | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Dirham (¥322) | ¥1,370 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 109 Dirham (¥1,400) | ¥1,955 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 210 Dirham (¥2,702) | ¥3,523 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 Dirham (¥421) | ¥2,205 | - 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50 Dirham (¥646) | ¥648 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Dirham (¥388) | ¥409 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Dirham (¥111) | ¥143 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 Dirham (¥224) | ¥184 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 Dirham (¥471) | ¥3,583 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Morocco | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 166 Dirham (¥2,142) | ¥4,280 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 Dirham (¥1,156) | ¥3,593 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 433 Dirham (¥5,582) | ¥20,657 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 377 Dirham (¥4,860) | ¥6,242 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 Dirham (¥1,003) | ¥1,034 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Dirham (¥287) | ¥533 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Dirham (¥367) | ¥526 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,628 Dirham (¥46,789) | ¥58,872 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30 Dirham (¥17) | ¥41 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 432 Dirham (¥5,575) | ¥11,178 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 Dirham (¥443) | ¥554 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2022.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 52% cheaper than in Japan
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