Cost of living in Comoros compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Comoros is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Comoros | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,750 Franc (Rp 156,493) | Rp 42,304 | + 270% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,314 Franc (Rp 109,204) | Rp 54,298 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 27,651 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 947 Franc (Rp 31,206) | Rp 20,105 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (Rp 46,855) | Rp 24,210 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,123 Franc (Rp 36,986) | Rp 16,357 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 62,456 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,167 Franc (Rp 38,439) | Rp 38,556 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 738 Franc (Rp 24,312) | Rp 20,393 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (Rp 32,948) | Rp 33,984 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 339,527 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,103 Franc (Rp 36,343) | Rp 17,631 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 199 Franc (Rp 6,563) | Rp 17,406 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Comoros is 34% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Comoros | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 227,554 Franc (Rp 7,497,341) | Rp 15,985,100 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 158,325 Franc (Rp 5,216,417) | Rp 8,980,080 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Franc (Rp 494,213) | Rp 714,974 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,450 Franc (Rp 3,704,949) | Rp 6,092,360 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (Rp 2,471,064) | Rp 3,667,230 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (Rp 329,475) | Rp 492,821 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,788 Franc (Rp 289,539) | Rp 276,658 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 3,662,870 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,660,180 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (Rp 148,264) | Rp 44,086 | + 236% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (Rp 32,948) | Rp 58,559 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Comoros | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 648,513 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 424,641 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,183,600 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,102,700 | - | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Comoros is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Comoros | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 458,595,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (Rp 20,584) | Rp 8,834 | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 230,004 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Comoros is 42% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Comoros | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 32,948) | Rp 23,701 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 89,583 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 164,738) | Rp 246,943 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 32,223 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 32,948) | Rp 22,334 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,803 Franc (Rp 92,355) | Rp 30,094 | + 207% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,227 Franc (Rp 40,437) | Rp 22,886 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (Rp 49,421) | Rp 10,410 | + 375% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 61,834 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Comoros is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Comoros | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,029 Franc (Rp 330,414) | Rp 129,003 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 103,125 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 648,913 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (Rp 988,426) | Rp 349,513 | + 183% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 101,824 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (Rp 115,316) | Rp 32,336 | + 257% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,239 Franc (Rp 73,783) | Rp 45,791 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 9,934,870 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Rp 1,977) | Rp 1,849 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (Rp 823,688) | Rp 556,841 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 32,948) | Rp 30,062 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 579 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Comoros is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia
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