Cost of living in Comoros compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Comoros is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Comoros | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,750 Franc (¥1,439) | ¥1,025 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,314 Franc (¥1,004) | ¥723 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥519 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 947 Franc (¥287) | ¥197 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (¥431) | ¥316 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,123 Franc (¥340) | ¥629 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥962 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,167 Franc (¥353) | ¥902 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 738 Franc (¥224) | ¥574 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (¥303) | ¥285 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,208 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,103 Franc (¥334) | ¥184 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 199 Franc (¥60) | ¥206 | - 71% | |
| 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 (¥68,923) | ¥326,267 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 158,325 Franc (¥47,954) | ¥171,772 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Franc (¥4,543) | ¥28,488 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,450 Franc (¥34,060) | ¥157,603 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (¥22,716) | ¥82,713 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (¥3,029) | ¥24,082 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,788 Franc (¥2,662) | ¥4,699 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥47,482 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥32,093 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (¥1,363) | ¥1,313 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (¥303) | ¥1,878 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Comoros | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,136 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,199 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,989 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,588 | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| 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 | - | ¥2,700,660 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (¥189) | ¥165 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,143 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Comoros is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Comoros | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (¥303) | ¥2,497 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,967 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (¥1,514) | ¥5,380 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥650 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (¥303) | ¥938 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,803 Franc (¥849) | ¥702 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,227 Franc (¥372) | ¥218 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (¥454) | ¥216 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥3,927 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Comoros is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Comoros | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,029 Franc (¥3,037) | ¥4,141 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,600 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (¥9,087) | ¥5,993 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥984 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (¥1,060) | ¥472 | + 125% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,239 Franc (¥678) | ¥575 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥101,122 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (¥18) | ¥52 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (¥7,572) | ¥9,280 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥303) | ¥592 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 754 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Comoros is 32% cheaper than in Japan
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