Cost of living in Comoros compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Comoros is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Comoros | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,750 Franc (80元) | 42元 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,314 Franc (56元) | 37元 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 15元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 947 Franc (16元) | 14元 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (24元) | 16元 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,123 Franc (19元) | 11元 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 50元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,167 Franc (20元) | 16元 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 738 Franc (12元) | 7元 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (17元) | 7元 | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 89元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,103 Franc (19元) | 9元 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 199 Franc (3.36元) | 13元 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Comoros is 54% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Comoros | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 227,554 Franc (3,834元) | 12,713元 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 158,325 Franc (2,668元) | 5,917元 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Franc (253元) | 450元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,450 Franc (1,895元) | 6,875元 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (1,264元) | 3,656元 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (169元) | 296元 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,788 Franc (148元) | 100元 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 1,460元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 553元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (76元) | 43元 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (17元) | 55元 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in China | ||||
| Comoros | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 418元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 296元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 553元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 705元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Comoros is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Comoros | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 148,726元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (11元) | 8元 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 228元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Comoros is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Comoros | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (17元) | 51元 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 84元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (84元) | 114元 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 67元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (17元) | 57元 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,803 Franc (47元) | 25元 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,227 Franc (21元) | 7元 | + 197% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (25元) | 13元 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 85元 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Comoros is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Comoros | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,029 Franc (169元) | 178元 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 109元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,179元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (506元) | 320元 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 81元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (59元) | 28元 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,239 Franc (38元) | 19元 | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,924元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (1.01元) | 0.34元 | + 202% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (421元) | 414元 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (17元) | 25元 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 773 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Comoros is 5% cheaper than in China
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