Cost of living in Comoros compared to Brazil
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Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Comoros is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Comoros | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,750 Franc (R$ 51) | R$ 36 | + 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,314 Franc (R$ 36) | R$ 34 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 11 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 947 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 5.83 | + 75% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,123 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 26 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,167 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 738 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 5.65 | + 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 44 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,103 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 199 Franc (R$ 2.15) | R$ 4.93 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Comoros is 37% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Comoros | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 227,554 Franc (R$ 2,452) | R$ 3,726 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 158,325 Franc (R$ 1,706) | R$ 2,511 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Franc (R$ 162) | R$ 596 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,450 Franc (R$ 1,212) | R$ 2,634 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (R$ 808) | R$ 1,693 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (R$ 108) | R$ 517 | - 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,788 Franc (R$ 95) | R$ 89 | + 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 2,001 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 628 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 29 | + 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 21 | - 48% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Comoros | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 251 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 247 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 410 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 305 | - | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Comoros is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Comoros | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 115,820 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 5.54 | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 230 | - | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Comoros is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Comoros | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 22 | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 45 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 54) | R$ 264 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,803 Franc (R$ 30) | R$ 19 | + 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,227 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 5.28 | + 206% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 55 | - | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Comoros is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Comoros | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,029 Franc (R$ 108) | R$ 113 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 67 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 210 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (R$ 323) | R$ 197 | + 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 29 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (R$ 38) | R$ 12 | + 218% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,239 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 117% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,212 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (R$ 0.65) | R$ 1.29 | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (R$ 269) | R$ 125 | + 115% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 5% | |
TOTAL | - 1% |

These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Comoros is about the same as in Brazil
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