Cost of living in Comoros compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Comoros is 78% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Comoros | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,750 Franc (17,582 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,314 Franc (12,269 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 3,207 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 947 Franc (3,506 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 190% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (5,264 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,123 Franc (4,155 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 5,933 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,167 Franc (4,319 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 738 Franc (2,732 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (3,702 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 257% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 9,593 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,103 Franc (4,083 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 277% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 199 Franc (737 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Comoros is 47% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Comoros | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 227,554 Franc (842,336 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 158,325 Franc (586,071 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Franc (55,525 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,450 Franc (416,256 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (277,627 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (37,017 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,788 Franc (32,530 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 387,079 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 126,450 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (16,658 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 660% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (3,702 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Comoros | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 17,024 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 15,682 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 45,968 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 50,000 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Comoros is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Comoros | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (2,313 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 34,491 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Comoros is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Comoros | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (3,702 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,768 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (18,508 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 4,474 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (3,702 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,803 Franc (10,376 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,227 Franc (4,543 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (5,553 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 315% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 3,631 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Comoros is 38% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Comoros | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,029 Franc (37,122 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 11,069 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (111,051 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 164% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 4,541 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (12,956 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 289% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,239 Franc (8,290 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 483% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 298,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (222 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (92,542 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (3,702 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 226 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2025.
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Cost of living in Comoros is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria
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