{
  "dataset": "labour-rates",
  "name": "Motorcycle workshop labour rates by country",
  "methodology": "Rates are national mid-range figures for independent motorcycle workshops and franchised dealers, expressed in local currency excluding tax. Currency rates are snapshotted on the dataset update date, so re-check before quoting hard numbers.",
  "updated": "2026-08-01",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0",
  "attribution": "MotoGeneration — https://motogeneration.com",
  "count": 16,
  "data": [
    {
      "slug": "united-states",
      "country": "United States",
      "country_code": "US",
      "currency": "USD",
      "usd_rate": 1,
      "independent_hourly": 95,
      "dealer_hourly": 140,
      "note": "Rates vary widely by state; metro coastal shops sit at the top of the range.",
      "page": "https://motogeneration.com/prices"
    },
    {
      "slug": "united-kingdom",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "country_code": "GB",
      "currency": "GBP",
      "usd_rate": 0.78,
      "independent_hourly": 65,
      "dealer_hourly": 95,
      "note": "London shops typically charge 20-30% above the national average.",
      "page": "https://motogeneration.com/prices"
    },
    {
      "slug": "germany",
      "country": "Germany",
      "country_code": "DE",
      "currency": "EUR",
      "usd_rate": 0.92,
      "independent_hourly": 75,
      "dealer_hourly": 115,
      "note": "Rates exclude the mandatory 19% VAT shown separately on most invoices.",
      "page": "https://motogeneration.com/prices"
    },
    {
      "slug": "france",
      "country": "France",
      "country_code": "FR",
      "currency": "EUR",
      "usd_rate": 0.92,
      "independent_hourly": 70,
      "dealer_hourly": 105,
      "note": "Paris and Côte d'Azur workshops price above the national average.",
      "page": "https://motogeneration.com/prices"
    },
    {
      "slug": "spain",
      "country": "Spain",
      "country_code": "ES",
      "currency": "EUR",
      "usd_rate": 0.92,
      "independent_hourly": 45,
      "dealer_hourly": 75,
      "note": "Independent shops in smaller cities are among the cheapest in western Europe.",
      "page": "https://motogeneration.com/prices"
    },
    {
      "slug": "italy",
      "country": "Italy",
      "country_code": "IT",
      "currency": "EUR",
      "usd_rate": 0.92,
      "independent_hourly": 50,
      "dealer_hourly": 85,
      "note": "Strong independent network keeps labour below dealer rates.",
      "page": "https://motogeneration.com/prices"
    },
    {
      "slug": "netherlands",
      "country": "Netherlands",
      "country_code": "NL",
      "currency": "EUR",
      "usd_rate": 0.92,
      "independent_hourly": 80,
      "dealer_hourly": 110,
      "note": "High labour cost, but parts availability and next-day delivery are excellent.",
      "page": "https://motogeneration.com/prices"
    },
    {
      "slug": "united-arab-emirates",
      "country": "United Arab Emirates",
      "country_code": "AE",
      "currency": "AED",
      "usd_rate": 3.67,
      "independent_hourly": 200,
      "dealer_hourly": 350,
      "note": "Heat shortens tire and fluid life; shorten service intervals accordingly.",
      "page": "https://motogeneration.com/prices"
    },
    {
      "slug": "saudi-arabia",
      "country": "Saudi Arabia",
      "country_code": "SA",
      "currency": "SAR",
      "usd_rate": 3.75,
      "independent_hourly": 150,
      "dealer_hourly": 280,
      "note": "Import duty raises landed part cost above the converted figure.",
      "page": "https://motogeneration.com/prices"
    },
    {
      "slug": "morocco",
      "country": "Morocco",
      "country_code": "MA",
      "currency": "MAD",
      "usd_rate": 9.8,
      "independent_hourly": 120,
      "dealer_hourly": 260,
      "note": "Labour is cheap; imported parts carry duty and shipping on top.",
      "page": "https://motogeneration.com/prices"
    },
    {
      "slug": "egypt",
      "country": "Egypt",
      "country_code": "EG",
      "currency": "EGP",
      "usd_rate": 48,
      "independent_hourly": 350,
      "dealer_hourly": 800,
      "note": "Currency movement makes imported part prices volatile — re-check before buying.",
      "page": "https://motogeneration.com/prices"
    },
    {
      "slug": "nigeria",
      "country": "Nigeria",
      "country_code": "NG",
      "currency": "NGN",
      "usd_rate": 1550,
      "independent_hourly": 9000,
      "dealer_hourly": 22000,
      "note": "Import-dependent market; verify part authenticity carefully.",
      "page": "https://motogeneration.com/prices"
    },
    {
      "slug": "south-africa",
      "country": "South Africa",
      "country_code": "ZA",
      "currency": "ZAR",
      "usd_rate": 18.2,
      "independent_hourly": 750,
      "dealer_hourly": 1250,
      "note": "Strong independent workshop scene in Gauteng and the Western Cape.",
      "page": "https://motogeneration.com/prices"
    },
    {
      "slug": "india",
      "country": "India",
      "country_code": "IN",
      "currency": "INR",
      "usd_rate": 84,
      "independent_hourly": 600,
      "dealer_hourly": 1100,
      "note": "Very low labour cost; premium-brand parts still import-priced.",
      "page": "https://motogeneration.com/prices"
    },
    {
      "slug": "australia",
      "country": "Australia",
      "country_code": "AU",
      "currency": "AUD",
      "usd_rate": 1.52,
      "independent_hourly": 130,
      "dealer_hourly": 185,
      "note": "Freight adds materially to part cost outside major metros.",
      "page": "https://motogeneration.com/prices"
    },
    {
      "slug": "canada",
      "country": "Canada",
      "country_code": "CA",
      "currency": "CAD",
      "usd_rate": 1.37,
      "independent_hourly": 110,
      "dealer_hourly": 155,
      "note": "Seasonal riding means spring service slots book out early.",
      "page": "https://motogeneration.com/prices"
    }
  ]
}