Cost of living in Morocco compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Morocco | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Dirham (¥1,359) | ¥1,031 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 56 Dirham (¥836) | ¥790 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Dirham (¥508) | ¥518 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Dirham (¥146) | ¥219 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Dirham (¥276) | ¥311 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Dirham (¥109) | ¥564 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 66 Dirham (¥988) | ¥1,287 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Dirham (¥230) | ¥611 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Dirham (¥115) | ¥399 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Dirham (¥352) | ¥307 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 138 Dirham (¥2,070) | ¥1,249 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Dirham (¥214) | ¥203 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Dirham (¥99) | ¥177 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Morocco | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,966 Dirham (¥134,928) | ¥358,144 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,446 Dirham (¥81,968) | ¥174,960 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 650 Dirham (¥9,787) | ¥20,112 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,996 Dirham (¥90,244) | ¥167,408 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,416 Dirham (¥36,359) | ¥104,544 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 440 Dirham (¥6,622) | ¥13,280 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Dirham (¥3,013) | ¥4,420 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,255 Dirham (¥33,936) | ¥61,842 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,085 Dirham (¥16,331) | ¥10,283 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 57 Dirham (¥851) | ¥1,221 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Dirham (¥625) | ¥2,831 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Morocco | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 371 Dirham (¥5,576) | ¥8,396 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 409 Dirham (¥6,157) | ¥5,233 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 663 Dirham (¥9,983) | ¥9,250 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,240 Dirham (¥18,668) | ¥12,490 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Morocco | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,491 Dirham (¥714,722) | ¥2,997,270 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 Dirham (¥210) | ¥169 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 114 Dirham (¥1,712) | ¥8,633 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Morocco | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 Dirham (¥521) | ¥1,575 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 108 Dirham (¥1,619) | ¥2,993 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 261 Dirham (¥3,924) | ¥6,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 158 Dirham (¥2,372) | ¥1,337 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 Dirham (¥540) | ¥948 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Dirham (¥572) | ¥622 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Dirham (¥173) | ¥224 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Dirham (¥247) | ¥204 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 Dirham (¥844) | ¥4,086 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Morocco | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124 Dirham (¥1,862) | ¥5,113 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110 Dirham (¥1,661) | ¥3,854 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 484 Dirham (¥7,279) | ¥12,839 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 585 Dirham (¥8,797) | ¥7,916 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 Dirham (¥1,171) | ¥1,898 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 Dirham (¥467) | ¥526 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42 Dirham (¥626) | ¥631 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,967 Dirham (¥44,656) | ¥35,175 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.50 Dirham (¥83) | ¥52 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 383 Dirham (¥5,767) | ¥9,541 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39 Dirham (¥583) | ¥578 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,271 prices entered by 208 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2024.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 39% cheaper than in Japan
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