Cost of living in Comoros compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Comoros is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Comoros | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,750 Franc (Rp 172,401) | Rp 62,319 | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,314 Franc (Rp 120,304) | Rp 58,663 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 32,593 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 947 Franc (Rp 34,378) | Rp 24,589 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (Rp 51,617) | Rp 31,337 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,123 Franc (Rp 40,746) | Rp 14,750 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 72,901 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,167 Franc (Rp 42,346) | Rp 45,403 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 738 Franc (Rp 26,784) | Rp 22,376 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (Rp 36,297) | Rp 32,966 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 344,694 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,103 Franc (Rp 40,037) | Rp 18,943 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 199 Franc (Rp 7,230) | Rp 15,178 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Comoros is 46% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Comoros | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 227,554 Franc (Rp 8,259,443) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 158,325 Franc (Rp 5,746,664) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Franc (Rp 544,449) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,450 Franc (Rp 4,081,556) | Rp 7,387,200 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (Rp 2,722,247) | Rp 4,597,950 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (Rp 362,966) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,788 Franc (Rp 318,970) | Rp 378,883 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 3,205,730 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,931,010 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (Rp 163,335) | Rp 91,402 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (Rp 36,297) | Rp 80,207 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Comoros | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 759,724 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 458,661 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,371,230 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,296,520 | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Comoros is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Comoros | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 504,781,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (Rp 22,676) | Rp 12,092 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 199,904 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Comoros is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Comoros | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 36,297) | Rp 22,456 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 96,147 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 181,483) | Rp 275,446 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 66,604 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 36,297) | Rp 26,592 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,803 Franc (Rp 101,743) | Rp 33,023 | + 208% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,227 Franc (Rp 44,548) | Rp 27,953 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (Rp 54,445) | Rp 12,305 | + 342% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 84,361 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Comoros is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Comoros | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,029 Franc (Rp 364,001) | Rp 261,890 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,570 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (Rp 1,088,899) | Rp 379,769 | + 187% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 149,637 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (Rp 127,038) | Rp 38,584 | + 229% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,239 Franc (Rp 81,283) | Rp 50,891 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Rp 2,178) | Rp 2,388 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (Rp 907,416) | Rp 433,566 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 36,297) | Rp 42,636 | - 15% | |
| 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 500 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Comoros is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia
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