- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Morocco compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Morocco is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 Dirham (¥670) | ¥1,042 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 53 Dirham (¥616) | ¥669 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Dirham (¥314) | ¥478 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (¥84) | ¥207 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dirham (¥153) | ¥309 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.70 Dirham (¥66) | ¥810 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 37 Dirham (¥433) | ¥1,014 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dirham (¥131) | ¥753 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.66 Dirham (¥54) | ¥425 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Dirham (¥263) | ¥291 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 86 Dirham (¥1,004) | ¥1,710 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Dirham (¥139) | ¥199 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.30 Dirham (¥62) | ¥207 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Morocco is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,641 Dirham (¥77,166) | ¥239,124 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,419 Dirham (¥39,734) | ¥144,109 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 650 Dirham (¥7,558) | ¥19,071 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,214 Dirham (¥48,962) | ¥131,826 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,751 Dirham (¥31,972) | ¥90,590 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 425 Dirham (¥4,937) | ¥13,050 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 232 Dirham (¥2,700) | ¥4,138 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,085 Dirham (¥47,468) | ¥59,797 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,285 Dirham (¥14,929) | ¥18,392 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 Dirham (¥613) | ¥838 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 67 Dirham (¥775) | ¥2,849 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Morocco is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 450 Dirham (¥5,226) | ¥7,691 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 357 Dirham (¥4,147) | ¥4,229 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 748 Dirham (¥8,689) | ¥8,631 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Dirham (¥8,129) | ¥13,887 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Morocco is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 218,142 Dirham (¥2,534,822) | ¥2,413,730 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Dirham (¥118) | ¥137 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 161 Dirham (¥1,870) | ¥9,863 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Morocco is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42 Dirham (¥489) | ¥1,222 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 91 Dirham (¥1,062) | ¥998 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 221 Dirham (¥2,567) | ¥4,043 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 Dirham (¥441) | ¥474 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 Dirham (¥344) | ¥669 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 Dirham (¥323) | ¥484 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Dirham (¥124) | ¥124 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Dirham (¥191) | ¥243 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 Dirham (¥439) | ¥3,331 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Morocco is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 194 Dirham (¥2,253) | ¥4,611 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 115 Dirham (¥1,334) | ¥3,391 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 338 Dirham (¥3,922) | ¥11,163 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 308 Dirham (¥3,582) | ¥8,039 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 72 Dirham (¥838) | ¥920 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Dirham (¥232) | ¥475 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Dirham (¥441) | ¥570 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,056 Dirham (¥58,751) | ¥53,237 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.59 Dirham (¥18) | ¥49 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 278 Dirham (¥3,228) | ¥11,808 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 Dirham (¥376) | ¥546 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Morocco is 55% cheaper than in Japan
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