Cost of living in Comoros compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Comoros is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Comoros | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,750 Franc (₨2,946) | ₨972 | + 203% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,314 Franc (₨2,056) | ₨1,004 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨365 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 947 Franc (₨588) | ₨170 | + 245% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (₨882) | ₨285 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,123 Franc (₨696) | ₨255 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨1,139 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,167 Franc (₨724) | ₨290 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 738 Franc (₨458) | ₨117 | + 291% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (₨620) | ₨549 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,784 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,103 Franc (₨684) | ₨289 | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 199 Franc (₨124) | ₨191 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Comoros is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Comoros | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 227,554 Franc (₨141,153) | ₨115,670 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 158,325 Franc (₨98,210) | ₨70,950 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Franc (₨9,305) | ₨25,995 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,450 Franc (₨69,754) | ₨59,502 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (₨46,523) | ₨50,821 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (₨6,203) | ₨20,152 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,788 Franc (₨5,451) | ₨2,097 | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨71,636 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨23,262 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (₨2,791) | ₨1,718 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (₨620) | ₨1,977 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Comoros | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨3,426 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨6,254 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨13,199 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨8,569 | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Comoros is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Comoros | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨4,456,060 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (₨388) | ₨270 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,626 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Comoros is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Comoros | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (₨620) | ₨1,015 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨1,391 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨3,102) | ₨3,667 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨521 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (₨620) | ₨922 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,803 Franc (₨1,739) | ₨736 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,227 Franc (₨761) | ₨249 | + 206% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (₨930) | ₨242 | + 284% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨860 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Comoros is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Comoros | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,029 Franc (₨6,221) | ₨3,545 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨2,089 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (₨18,609) | ₨7,109 | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨880 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (₨2,171) | ₨669 | + 224% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,239 Franc (₨1,389) | ₨745 | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨119,622 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (₨37) | ₨3.79 | + 881% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (₨15,508) | ₨3,764 | + 312% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨620) | ₨415 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,757 prices entered by 444 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Comoros is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan
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