Cost of living in Comoros compared to Mexico
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Comoros is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Comoros | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,750 Franc (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 265 | - 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,314 Franc (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 147 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 67 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 947 Franc (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 26 | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 45 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,123 Franc (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 26 | + 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 85 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,167 Franc (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 48 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 738 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 32 | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 28 | + 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 258 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,103 Franc (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 34 | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 199 Franc (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 24 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 48% | |||
Housing in Comoros is 48% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Comoros | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 227,554 Franc (Mex$ 8,606) | Mex$ 20,005 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 158,325 Franc (Mex$ 5,988) | Mex$ 10,287 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 567) | Mex$ 1,049 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,450 Franc (Mex$ 4,253) | Mex$ 12,600 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,836) | Mex$ 6,636 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 378) | Mex$ 723 | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,788 Franc (Mex$ 332) | Mex$ 401 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 6,602 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,560 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 114 | + 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 127 | - 70% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Comoros | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 970 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 756 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,688 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,278 | - | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Comoros is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Comoros | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 385,663 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 23 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 574 | - | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Comoros is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Comoros | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 89 | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 198 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 598 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 74 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 60 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,803 Franc (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 68 | + 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,227 Franc (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 36 | + 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 35 | + 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 237 | - | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Comoros is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Comoros | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,029 Franc (Mex$ 379) | Mex$ 357 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 156 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 723 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,135) | Mex$ 765 | + 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 161 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 79 | + 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,239 Franc (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 46 | + 84% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,723 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Mex$ 2.27) | Mex$ 2.24 | + 1% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 945) | Mex$ 860 | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 78 | - 52% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in Comoros is 13% cheaper than in Mexico
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