Cost of living in Comoros compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Comoros is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (3,987 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,500 Franc (1,994 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 939 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 650 Franc (518 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 551 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 686 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 2,314 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (797 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 647 ₦ | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 328 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,879 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 360 ₦ | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 370 ₦ | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Comoros is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 450,052 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 277,945 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 20,990 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 336,264 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 280,671 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 12,211 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 8,757 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 84,820 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 31,502 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,122 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,192 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 7,198 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 10,494 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 14,247 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 21,849 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Comoros is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 1,792,100 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 148 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 16,973 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Comoros is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 969 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,812 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 Franc (23,923 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 246% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,561 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,081 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,092 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 333 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 488 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 2,448 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Comoros is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 5,246 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,961 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,149 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 17,569 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,268 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (2,791 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 567 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 68,273 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (48 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (19,936 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 463 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,078 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Comoros is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria
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