Cost of living in Comoros compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Comoros is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Comoros | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,750 Franc (¥1,534) | ¥1,023 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,314 Franc (¥1,070) | ¥790 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥521 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 947 Franc (¥306) | ¥225 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (¥459) | ¥319 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,123 Franc (¥363) | ¥564 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥1,287 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,167 Franc (¥377) | ¥611 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 738 Franc (¥238) | ¥399 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (¥323) | ¥307 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,236 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,103 Franc (¥356) | ¥203 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 199 Franc (¥64) | ¥177 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Comoros is 72% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Comoros | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 227,554 Franc (¥73,488) | ¥365,978 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 158,325 Franc (¥51,131) | ¥174,960 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Franc (¥4,844) | ¥20,112 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,450 Franc (¥36,315) | ¥167,408 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (¥24,221) | ¥105,023 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (¥3,229) | ¥13,280 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,788 Franc (¥2,838) | ¥4,420 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥61,842 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,283 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (¥1,453) | ¥1,221 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (¥323) | ¥2,588 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Comoros | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥8,396 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,233 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥9,426 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥12,490 | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Comoros is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Comoros | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥3,004,620 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (¥202) | ¥167 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥8,534 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Comoros is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Comoros | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (¥323) | ¥1,575 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,993 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (¥1,615) | ¥6,000 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,337 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (¥323) | ¥948 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,803 Franc (¥905) | ¥622 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,227 Franc (¥396) | ¥248 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (¥484) | ¥204 | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥4,086 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Comoros is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Comoros | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,029 Franc (¥3,239) | ¥5,118 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,882 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥9,078 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (¥9,688) | ¥7,916 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,898 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (¥1,130) | ¥526 | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,239 Franc (¥723) | ¥631 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥35,175 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (¥19) | ¥52 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (¥8,074) | ¥9,541 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥323) | ¥578 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 831 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 08, 2024.
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Cost of living in Comoros is 30% cheaper than in Japan
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