- 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 | 49 Dirham (¥592) | ¥1,074 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (¥637) | ¥684 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Dirham (¥323) | ¥458 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (¥86) | ¥203 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dirham (¥151) | ¥295 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.22 Dirham (¥63) | ¥791 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 39 Dirham (¥467) | ¥924 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Dirham (¥126) | ¥748 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.66 Dirham (¥56) | ¥429 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Dirham (¥271) | ¥279 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 84 Dirham (¥1,010) | ¥1,683 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (¥143) | ¥194 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.38 Dirham (¥65) | ¥194 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,480 Dirham (¥78,081) | ¥219,389 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,422 Dirham (¥41,229) | ¥136,533 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 732 Dirham (¥8,826) | ¥19,622 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,708 Dirham (¥56,727) | ¥113,659 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,973 Dirham (¥35,824) | ¥71,360 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 443 Dirham (¥5,337) | ¥12,437 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 208 Dirham (¥2,505) | ¥4,275 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,388 Dirham (¥52,870) | ¥57,256 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,237 Dirham (¥14,910) | ¥15,779 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 Dirham (¥613) | ¥715 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 Dirham (¥839) | ¥2,185 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 387 Dirham (¥4,666) | ¥7,719 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 348 Dirham (¥4,194) | ¥4,823 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 764 Dirham (¥9,210) | ¥8,412 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 736 Dirham (¥8,870) | ¥14,620 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 212,077 Dirham (¥2,555,539) | ¥2,633,540 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (¥125) | ¥142 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 163 Dirham (¥1,965) | ¥11,002 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42 Dirham (¥507) | ¥1,278 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 91 Dirham (¥1,101) | ¥1,019 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 229 Dirham (¥2,754) | ¥3,956 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 Dirham (¥458) | ¥612 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 Dirham (¥353) | ¥680 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 Dirham (¥279) | ¥455 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dirham (¥116) | ¥134 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Dirham (¥192) | ¥241 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 Dirham (¥461) | ¥3,053 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 Dirham (¥2,411) | ¥4,394 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110 Dirham (¥1,330) | ¥3,429 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 390 Dirham (¥4,699) | ¥14,181 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 298 Dirham (¥3,597) | ¥8,414 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 71 Dirham (¥860) | ¥973 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 Dirham (¥251) | ¥479 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 37 Dirham (¥447) | ¥599 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 6,314 Dirham (¥76,085) | ¥52,524 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.68 Dirham (¥20) | ¥62 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 302 Dirham (¥3,637) | ¥10,897 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 Dirham (¥394) | ¥468 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Morocco is 53% cheaper than in Japan
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