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 | - | ¥1,031 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ¥790 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥518 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (¥106) | ¥219 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ¥311 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥564 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥1,287 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥611 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥399 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥307 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,249 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ¥203 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥177 | - | |
| 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 | - | ¥358,144 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥174,960 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥20,112 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥167,408 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥104,544 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥13,280 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,420 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥61,842 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,283 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥1,221 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,831 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Western Sahara is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Western Sahara | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥8,396 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,233 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥9,250 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥12,490 | - | |
| 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 | - | ¥2,997,270 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥169 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,026 | - | |
| 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) | - | ¥1,575 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,993 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,337 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥948 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥622 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥224 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥204 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥4,086 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Western Sahara is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Western Sahara | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥5,113 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,854 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,839 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥7,916 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,898 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥526 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥631 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥35,175 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥9,541 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥578 | - | |
| 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 785 prices entered by 144 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
15.119
JPY
/
MAD
Cost of living in Western Sahara is about the same as in Japan
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