Cost of living in Comoros compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Comoros is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Comoros | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,750 Franc (Rp 158,869) | Rp 59,962 | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,314 Franc (Rp 110,862) | Rp 55,395 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 27,371 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 947 Franc (Rp 31,680) | Rp 20,165 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (Rp 47,566) | Rp 26,969 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,123 Franc (Rp 37,547) | Rp 17,108 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 50,021 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,167 Franc (Rp 39,022) | Rp 42,079 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 738 Franc (Rp 24,682) | Rp 22,926 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (Rp 33,448) | Rp 35,271 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 302,386 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,103 Franc (Rp 36,895) | Rp 19,961 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 199 Franc (Rp 6,663) | Rp 18,941 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Comoros is 38% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Comoros | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 227,554 Franc (Rp 7,611,168) | Rp 16,292,300 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 158,325 Franc (Rp 5,295,614) | Rp 8,256,070 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Franc (Rp 501,716) | Rp 871,567 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,450 Franc (Rp 3,761,199) | Rp 8,332,070 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (Rp 2,508,581) | Rp 3,724,330 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (Rp 334,477) | Rp 532,882 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,788 Franc (Rp 293,935) | Rp 345,070 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 3,857,190 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,498,840 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (Rp 150,515) | Rp 70,816 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (Rp 33,448) | Rp 78,155 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Comoros | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 560,382 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 442,949 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,218,390 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,398,430 | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Comoros is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Comoros | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 492,973,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (Rp 20,896) | Rp 11,374 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 190,182 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Comoros is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Comoros | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 33,448) | Rp 36,367 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 60,467 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 167,239) | Rp 332,000 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 67,999 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 33,448) | Rp 22,412 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,803 Franc (Rp 93,757) | Rp 34,558 | + 171% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,227 Franc (Rp 41,051) | Rp 30,035 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (Rp 50,172) | Rp 15,580 | + 222% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 88,350 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Comoros is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Comoros | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,029 Franc (Rp 335,431) | Rp 213,417 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 110,240 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 300,249 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (Rp 1,003,432) | Rp 490,881 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 92,882 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (Rp 117,067) | Rp 39,821 | + 194% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,239 Franc (Rp 74,903) | Rp 44,788 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 9,505,300 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Rp 2,007) | Rp 1,816 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (Rp 836,194) | Rp 585,606 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 33,448) | Rp 36,785 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 608 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Comoros is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia
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