Cost of living in Comoros compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 69% | |||
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Food in Comoros is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
Comoros | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,750 Franc (₨780) | ₨337 | + 132% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,314 Franc (₨545) | ₨298 | + 83% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨163 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 947 Franc (₨156) | ₨54 | + 190% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (₨234) | ₨84 | + 180% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,123 Franc (₨184) | ₨40 | + 364% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨210 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,167 Franc (₨192) | ₨152 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 738 Franc (₨121) | ₨29 | + 319% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (₨164) | ₨148 | + 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨766 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,103 Franc (₨181) | ₨87 | + 108% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 199 Franc (₨33) | ₨35 | - 7% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Comoros is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
Comoros | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 227,554 Franc (₨37,387) | ₨30,628 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 158,325 Franc (₨26,013) | ₨20,039 | + 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Franc (₨2,465) | ₨4,413 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,450 Franc (₨18,476) | ₨22,933 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (₨12,323) | ₨14,192 | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (₨1,643) | ₨3,664 | - 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,788 Franc (₨1,444) | ₨511 | + 183% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | ₨29,285 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,378 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (₨739) | ₨416 | + 78% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (₨164) | ₨319 | - 49% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in India | ||||
Comoros | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,328 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,564 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,571 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,002 | - | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
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 | - | ₨986,196 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (₨103) | ₨108 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,414 | - | |
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 (₨164) | ₨140 | + 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨303 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨822) | ₨1,443 | - 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨402 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (₨164) | ₨190 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,803 Franc (₨461) | ₨248 | + 85% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,227 Franc (₨202) | ₨152 | + 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (₨246) | ₨72 | + 243% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨374 | - | |
Entertainment | + 62% | |||
Entertainment in Comoros is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
Comoros | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,029 Franc (₨1,648) | ₨1,405 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨592 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,517 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (₨4,929) | ₨2,140 | + 130% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨607 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (₨575) | ₨229 | + 151% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,239 Franc (₨368) | ₨173 | + 112% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,652 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (₨10) | ₨1.29 | + 663% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (₨4,108) | ₨1,540 | + 167% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨164) | ₨247 | - 33% | |
TOTAL | + 29% |

These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Comoros is 29% more expensive than in India
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