Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Tangier, Morocco
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Food | + 94% | |||
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Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 94% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥948 (79 Dirham) | 74 Dirham | + 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥711 (60 Dirham) | 52 Dirham | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥449 (38 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (17 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 135% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥264 (22 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥666 (56 Dirham) | 5.32 Dirham | + 951% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥866 (73 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥810 (68 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 383% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥384 (32 Dirham) | 4.66 Dirham | + 591% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥322 (27 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,351 (113 Dirham) | 92 Dirham | + 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥207 (17 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥256 (21 Dirham) | 6 Dirham | + 256% | |
Housing | + 244% | |||
Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 244% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥334,146 (28,019 Dirham) | 5,177 Dirham | + 441% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥183,574 (15,393 Dirham) | 3,459 Dirham | + 345% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,957 (1,841 Dirham) | 445 Dirham | + 313% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥162,228 (13,603 Dirham) | 3,631 Dirham | + 275% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥91,721 (7,691 Dirham) | 1,898 Dirham | + 305% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,721 (899 Dirham) | 343 Dirham | + 162% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,181 (267 Dirham) | 190 Dirham | + 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥42,617 (3,574 Dirham) | 4,025 Dirham | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,643 (809 Dirham) | 1,042 Dirham | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥614 (51 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,131 (179 Dirham) | 72 Dirham | + 147% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,884 (577 Dirham) | 465 Dirham | + 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,922 (413 Dirham) | 471 Dirham | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,338 (699 Dirham) | 751 Dirham | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,101 (1,099 Dirham) | 595 Dirham | + 85% | |
Transportation | + 155% | |||
Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 155% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,615,550 (219,320 Dirham) | 227,583 Dirham | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥137 (11 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,727 (899 Dirham) | 162 Dirham | + 456% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,721 (312 Dirham) | 58 Dirham | + 441% | |
Personal Care | + 58% | |||
Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 58% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 (90 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | + 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 (112 Dirham) | 89 Dirham | + 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,929 (413 Dirham) | 216 Dirham | + 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 (52 Dirham) | 45 Dirham | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (49 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (39 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥187 (16 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 (17 Dirham) | 18 Dirham | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,165 (265 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 626% | |
Entertainment | + 82% | |||
Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 82% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,543 (297 Dirham) | 158 Dirham | + 88% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,574 (300 Dirham) | 108 Dirham | + 178% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,523 (1,721 Dirham) | 140 Dirham | + 1129% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,377 (535 Dirham) | 346 Dirham | + 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 (138 Dirham) | 79 Dirham | + 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (34 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | + 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥530 (44 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 (3,661 Dirham) | 6,556 Dirham | - 44% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (3.33 Dirham) | 0.87 Dirham | + 284% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,289 (863 Dirham) | 336 Dirham | + 157% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥506 (42 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 28% | |
TOTAL | + 130% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 130% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco)
For example, you would need at least 36,732 Dirham (¥438,054) in Tokyo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 16,000 Dirham in Tangier.
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