Cost of living in Morocco compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63 Dirham (¥728) | ¥1,041 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 Dirham (¥583) | ¥713 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26 Dirham (¥293) | ¥467 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (¥84) | ¥215 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Dirham (¥138) | ¥287 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.77 Dirham (¥55) | ¥484 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38 Dirham (¥438) | ¥1,246 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Dirham (¥121) | ¥610 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.47 Dirham (¥51) | ¥381 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Dirham (¥243) | ¥267 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 Dirham (¥1,142) | ¥1,801 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Dirham (¥137) | ¥223 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.73 Dirham (¥54) | ¥242 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,642 Dirham (¥76,380) | ¥197,391 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,468 Dirham (¥39,883) | ¥112,128 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 502 Dirham (¥5,776) | ¥15,296 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,764 Dirham (¥43,287) | ¥119,023 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,302 Dirham (¥26,478) | ¥92,673 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 354 Dirham (¥4,076) | ¥11,742 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 230 Dirham (¥2,645) | ¥3,714 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,255 Dirham (¥48,928) | ¥37,069 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,108 Dirham (¥12,741) | ¥10,892 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 65 Dirham (¥751) | ¥749 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 201 Dirham (¥2,317) | ¥1,906 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 392 Dirham (¥4,510) | ¥6,528 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 554 Dirham (¥6,366) | ¥4,644 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 798 Dirham (¥9,174) | ¥7,956 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 817 Dirham (¥9,390) | ¥13,013 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,184 Dirham (¥2,302,142) | ¥2,936,380 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (¥121) | ¥143 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 176 Dirham (¥2,019) | ¥9,633 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47 Dirham (¥538) | ¥1,406 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 79 Dirham (¥912) | ¥929 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 235 Dirham (¥2,703) | ¥8,740 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 44 Dirham (¥506) | ¥554 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 Dirham (¥379) | ¥669 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 Dirham (¥335) | ¥525 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Dirham (¥125) | ¥218 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 Dirham (¥149) | ¥251 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 32 Dirham (¥368) | ¥2,654 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 197 Dirham (¥2,261) | ¥3,633 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 106 Dirham (¥1,224) | ¥3,165 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 496 Dirham (¥5,705) | ¥15,347 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 335 Dirham (¥3,850) | ¥6,734 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 67 Dirham (¥770) | ¥809 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 Dirham (¥332) | ¥511 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42 Dirham (¥480) | ¥509 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,674 Dirham (¥76,754) | ¥46,875 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39 Dirham (¥5) | ¥26 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 273 Dirham (¥3,139) | ¥8,766 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 Dirham (¥386) | ¥477 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Morocco is 49% cheaper than in Japan
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