Cost of living in Comoros compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in Comoros is 82% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,750 Franc (R$ 65) | R$ 28 | + 134% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,314 Franc (R$ 45) | R$ 27 | + 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 8 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 947 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 3.88 | + 235% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 133% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,123 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 5.57 | + 176% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 18 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,167 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 121% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 738 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 4.57 | + 122% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 4.84 | + 183% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 38 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,103 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 104% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 199 Franc (R$ 2.73) | R$ 3.38 | - 19% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Comoros is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 227,554 Franc (R$ 3,121) | R$ 3,116 | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 158,325 Franc (R$ 2,172) | R$ 1,822 | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Franc (R$ 206) | R$ 495 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,450 Franc (R$ 1,542) | R$ 2,079 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (R$ 1,029) | R$ 1,300 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (R$ 137) | R$ 370 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,788 Franc (R$ 121) | R$ 79 | + 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,688 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 467 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (R$ 62) | R$ 23 | + 172% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 19% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 210 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 194 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 326 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 248 | - | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Comoros is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 88,292 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 4.48 | + 91% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 224 | - | |
Personal Care | + 26% | |||
Personal Care in Comoros is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 40 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 69) | R$ 219 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,803 Franc (R$ 38) | R$ 16 | + 145% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,227 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 5.95 | + 183% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 4.10 | + 402% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 43 | - | |
Entertainment | + 45% | |||
Entertainment in Comoros is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,029 Franc (R$ 138) | R$ 95 | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 53 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 222 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (R$ 411) | R$ 184 | + 124% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 25 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 11 | + 326% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,239 Franc (R$ 31) | R$ 10 | + 214% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,562 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (R$ 0.82) | R$ 1.27 | - 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (R$ 343) | R$ 116 | + 195% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 35% | |
TOTAL | + 30% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Comoros is 30% more expensive than in Brazil
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