Cost of living in Comoros compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Comoros is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (Rp 152,970) | Rp 61,616 | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 76,485) | Rp 50,879 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 28,690 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 650 Franc (Rp 19,886) | Rp 19,092 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Rp 26,655 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 15,384 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 69,458 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (Rp 30,594) | Rp 39,153 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Rp 19,538 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 30,210 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 433,415 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Rp 16,020 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 14,528 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Comoros is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 13,278,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 7,047,390 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 1,073,920 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 6,550,380 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,577,050 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 660,848 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 268,756 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 3,655,150 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,371,860 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 52,413 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 51,166 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 639,688 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 543,010 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,062,600 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 883,123 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Comoros is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 469,854,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Rp 9,231 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 360,956 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Comoros is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 30,366 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 138,988 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 Franc (Rp 917,821) | Rp 257,547 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 41,237 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 24,297 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 30,182 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 19,131 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 14,080 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 66,998 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Comoros is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 184,609 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,111 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 359,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 433,102 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 128,455 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (Rp 107,079) | Rp 46,128 | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 51,877 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,699,010 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Rp 1,836) | Rp 1,407 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (Rp 764,851) | Rp 501,792 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 23,371 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,350 prices entered by 182 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
30.594
IDR
/
KMF
Cost of living in Comoros is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia
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