Cost of living in Comoros compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Comoros is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,750 Franc (Rp 163,861) | Rp 49,381 | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,314 Franc (Rp 114,346) | Rp 55,115 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 32,165 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 947 Franc (Rp 32,675) | Rp 20,667 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (Rp 49,061) | Rp 25,337 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,123 Franc (Rp 38,727) | Rp 17,064 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 61,721 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,167 Franc (Rp 40,249) | Rp 37,576 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 738 Franc (Rp 25,457) | Rp 19,651 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (Rp 34,499) | Rp 33,333 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 375,202 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,103 Franc (Rp 38,054) | Rp 18,761 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 199 Franc (Rp 6,872) | Rp 18,326 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Comoros is 44% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 227,554 Franc (Rp 7,850,340) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 158,325 Franc (Rp 5,462,023) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Franc (Rp 517,482) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,450 Franc (Rp 3,879,390) | Rp 7,203,760 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (Rp 2,587,410) | Rp 4,313,490 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (Rp 344,988) | Rp 979,539 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,788 Franc (Rp 303,171) | Rp 329,516 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,258,580 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 2,125,490 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (Rp 155,245) | Rp 66,640 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (Rp 34,499) | Rp 68,439 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 680,041 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 422,463 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,072,100 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,116,540 | - | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Comoros is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 486,176,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (Rp 21,553) | Rp 8,964 | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 228,023 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Comoros is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 34,499) | Rp 29,297 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 59,151 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 172,494) | Rp 256,292 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 80,956 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 34,499) | Rp 22,650 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,803 Franc (Rp 96,704) | Rp 44,295 | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,227 Franc (Rp 42,341) | Rp 22,030 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (Rp 51,748) | Rp 12,336 | + 319% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 81,128 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Comoros is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,029 Franc (Rp 345,971) | Rp 176,169 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,243 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 650,328 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (Rp 1,034,964) | Rp 367,409 | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 133,391 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (Rp 120,746) | Rp 36,857 | + 228% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,239 Franc (Rp 77,257) | Rp 48,222 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 8,519,630 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Rp 2,070) | Rp 1,787 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (Rp 862,470) | Rp 604,695 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 34,499) | Rp 28,427 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,016 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Comoros is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia
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