Cost of living in Comoros compared to India
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| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Comoros is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Comoros | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,750 Franc (₨855) | ₨373 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,314 Franc (₨596) | ₨321 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨169 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 947 Franc (₨170) | ₨58 | + 196% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (₨256) | ₨92 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,123 Franc (₨202) | ₨39 | + 419% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨239 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,167 Franc (₨210) | ₨154 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 738 Franc (₨133) | ₨31 | + 334% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (₨180) | ₨169 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨769 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,103 Franc (₨198) | ₨89 | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 199 Franc (₨36) | ₨38 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Comoros is about the same as in India | ||||
| Comoros | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 227,554 Franc (₨40,949) | ₨40,472 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 158,325 Franc (₨28,491) | ₨24,259 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Franc (₨2,699) | ₨5,263 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,450 Franc (₨20,235) | ₨24,750 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (₨13,496) | ₨14,691 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (₨1,800) | ₨6,007 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,788 Franc (₨1,581) | ₨665 | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨29,903 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,999 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (₨810) | ₨535 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (₨180) | ₨428 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in India | ||||
| Comoros | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,524 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,741 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,298 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,255 | - | |
| 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 | - | ₨1,326,030 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (₨112) | ₨105 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,104 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Comoros is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Comoros | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (₨180) | ₨138 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨276 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨900) | ₨905 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨396 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (₨180) | ₨223 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,803 Franc (₨504) | ₨281 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,227 Franc (₨221) | ₨167 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (₨270) | ₨98 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨306 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Comoros is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Comoros | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,029 Franc (₨1,805) | ₨1,460 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨600 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (₨5,399) | ₨1,872 | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨756 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (₨630) | ₨217 | + 191% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,239 Franc (₨403) | ₨182 | + 121% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨51,130 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (₨11) | ₨1.39 | + 674% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (₨4,499) | ₨1,638 | + 175% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨180) | ₨270 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,837 prices entered by 1,232 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Comoros is 26% more expensive than in India
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