Cost of living in Comoros compared to Nigeria
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Comoros is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
Comoros | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,750 Franc (4,174 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,314 Franc (2,913 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 1,266 ₦ | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 947 Franc (832 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (1,250 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,123 Franc (987 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 5,019 ₦ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,167 Franc (1,025 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 738 Franc (649 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (879 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 140% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 4,640 ₦ | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,103 Franc (969 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 199 Franc (175 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 67% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Comoros is 56% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Comoros | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 227,554 Franc (199,981 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 158,325 Franc (139,141 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Franc (13,182 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,450 Franc (98,824 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (65,912 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (8,788 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,788 Franc (7,723 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | 105,832 ₦ | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 74,342 ₦ | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (3,955 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 118% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (879 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
Comoros | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 9,511 ₦ | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 14,349 ₦ | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 46,330 ₦ | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 37,979 ₦ | - | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Comoros is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Comoros | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,857,240 ₦ | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (549 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 201% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 8,326 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Comoros is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Comoros | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (879 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,787 ₦ | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (4,394 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,295 ₦ | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (879 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,803 Franc (2,463 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 101% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,227 Franc (1,079 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (1,318 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 149% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,631 ₦ | - | |
Entertainment | + 49% | |||
Entertainment in Comoros is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Comoros | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,029 Franc (8,813 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 5,345 ₦ | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (26,365 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 167% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 970 ₦ | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (3,076 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 416% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,239 Franc (1,968 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 240% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 182,671 ₦ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (53 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 114% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (21,971 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (879 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 76% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Comoros is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria
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