Cost of living in Comoros compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Comoros is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Comoros | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,750 Franc (₨897) | ₨412 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,314 Franc (₨626) | ₨355 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨177 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 947 Franc (₨179) | ₨62 | + 186% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (₨269) | ₨101 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,123 Franc (₨212) | ₨43 | + 397% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨269 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,167 Franc (₨220) | ₨198 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 738 Franc (₨139) | ₨40 | + 245% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (₨189) | ₨179 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨977 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,103 Franc (₨208) | ₨94 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 199 Franc (₨38) | ₨44 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Comoros is 15% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Comoros | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 227,554 Franc (₨42,979) | ₨44,844 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 158,325 Franc (₨29,903) | ₨30,360 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Franc (₨2,833) | ₨5,103 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,450 Franc (₨21,239) | ₨30,927 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (₨14,165) | ₨19,243 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (₨1,889) | ₨6,210 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,788 Franc (₨1,660) | ₨771 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨27,217 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,683 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (₨850) | ₨504 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (₨189) | ₨1,096 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in India | ||||
| Comoros | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,570 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,685 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,220 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,047 | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Comoros is about the same as in India | ||||
| Comoros | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,836,560 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (₨118) | ₨104 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,541 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Comoros is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Comoros | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (₨189) | ₨107 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨299 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨944) | ₨1,117 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨374 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (₨189) | ₨235 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,803 Franc (₨529) | ₨274 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,227 Franc (₨232) | ₨181 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (₨283) | ₨96 | + 197% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨319 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Comoros is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Comoros | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,029 Franc (₨1,894) | ₨1,483 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨618 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,571 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (₨5,666) | ₨2,160 | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨907 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (₨661) | ₨236 | + 180% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,239 Franc (₨423) | ₨200 | + 112% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨41,395 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (₨11) | ₨5.89 | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (₨4,722) | ₨1,826 | + 159% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨189) | ₨280 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,541 prices entered by 618 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Comoros is 20% more expensive than in India
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