Cost of living in Comoros compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Comoros is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,750 Franc (4,465 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,314 Franc (3,116 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 1,030 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 947 Franc (890 ₦) | 752 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (1,337 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,123 Franc (1,055 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 3,269 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,167 Franc (1,097 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 738 Franc (694 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (940 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,826 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,103 Franc (1,037 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 239% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 199 Franc (187 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Comoros is 32% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 227,554 Franc (213,906 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 158,325 Franc (148,829 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Franc (14,100 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,450 Franc (105,706 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (70,502 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (9,400 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,788 Franc (8,261 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 75,224 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 31,266 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (4,230 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 230% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (940 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,646 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 11,438 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 16,911 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 20,625 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Comoros is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,702,020 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (587 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 307% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 12,525 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Comoros is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (940 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,343 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (4,700 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,323 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (940 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,803 Franc (2,635 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,227 Franc (1,154 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 226% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (1,410 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 2,337 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Comoros is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,029 Franc (9,427 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,848 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,722 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (28,201 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,455 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (3,290 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,239 Franc (2,105 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 312% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 163,040 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (56 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (23,501 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (940 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 798 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Comoros is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria
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