Cost of living in Comoros compared to Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in Comoros is 82% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Comoros | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,750 Franc (E£ 486) | E£ 291 | + 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,314 Franc (E£ 339) | E£ 166 | + 104% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | E£ 111 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 947 Franc (E£ 97) | E£ 32 | + 204% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (E£ 145) | E£ 66 | + 122% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,123 Franc (E£ 115) | E£ 20 | + 469% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | E£ 95 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,167 Franc (E£ 119) | E£ 47 | + 154% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 738 Franc (E£ 75) | E£ 17 | + 333% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (E£ 102) | E£ 50 | + 103% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | E£ 317 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,103 Franc (E£ 113) | E£ 22 | + 403% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 199 Franc (E£ 20) | E£ 14 | + 44% | |
Housing | + 25% | |||
Housing in Comoros is 25% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Comoros | Egypt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 227,554 Franc (E£ 23,267) | E£ 18,654 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 158,325 Franc (E£ 16,189) | E£ 12,343 | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Franc (E£ 1,534) | E£ 1,497 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,450 Franc (E£ 11,498) | E£ 13,219 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (E£ 7,669) | E£ 7,080 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (E£ 1,023) | E£ 1,310 | - 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,788 Franc (E£ 899) | E£ 303 | + 197% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | E£ 13,094 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 10,228 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (E£ 460) | E£ 193 | + 138% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (E£ 102) | E£ 133 | - 23% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in Egypt | ||||
Comoros | Egypt | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | E£ 2,437 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | E£ 1,995 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 5,429 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | E£ 4,987 | - | |
Transportation | + 20% | |||
Transportation in Comoros is 20% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Comoros | Egypt | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | E£ 1,249,650 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (E£ 64) | E£ 11 | + 459% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | E£ 1,033 | - | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in Comoros is 32% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Comoros | Egypt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (E£ 102) | E£ 56 | + 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 112 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (E£ 511) | E£ 419 | + 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | E£ 76 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (E£ 102) | E£ 125 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,803 Franc (E£ 287) | E£ 100 | + 186% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,227 Franc (E£ 125) | E£ 63 | + 100% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (E£ 153) | E£ 43 | + 256% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | E£ 134 | - | |
Entertainment | + 52% | |||
Entertainment in Comoros is 52% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Comoros | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,029 Franc (E£ 1,025) | E£ 576 | + 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | E£ 278 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 1,113 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (E£ 3,068) | E£ 931 | + 229% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | E£ 130 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (E£ 358) | E£ 75 | + 377% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,239 Franc (E£ 229) | E£ 218 | + 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | E£ 19,450 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (E£ 6) | E£ 3.15 | + 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (E£ 2,556) | E£ 1,592 | + 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (E£ 102) | E£ 70 | + 46% | |
TOTAL | + 42% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 798 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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Cost of living in Comoros is 42% more expensive than in Egypt
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