Cost of living in Western Sahara compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Western Sahara is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Western Sahara | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ¥1,000 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ¥722 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥512 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (¥103) | ¥204 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ¥324 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥616 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥932 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥800 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥542 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥290 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,238 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ¥237 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥205 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Western Sahara is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Western Sahara | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥278,877 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥150,711 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥23,456 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥149,073 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥80,601 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥36,500 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,379 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥52,721 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥17,628 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥1,017 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,313 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Western Sahara is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Western Sahara | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,007 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,278 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥9,959 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,627 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Western Sahara is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Western Sahara | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,740,140 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥170 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,951 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Western Sahara is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Western Sahara | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥2,154 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,551 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,499 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,340 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥842 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥750 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥225 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥233 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥3,251 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Western Sahara is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Western Sahara | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥4,367 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,572 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,524 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥6,047 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥901 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥487 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥590 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥98,506 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥9,275 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥584 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 770 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
14.650
JPY
/
MAD
Cost of living in Western Sahara is about the same as in Japan
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