Cost of living in Comoros compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Comoros is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Comoros | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,750 Franc (₨3,110) | ₨916 | + 240% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,314 Franc (₨2,170) | ₨1,082 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨533 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 947 Franc (₨620) | ₨230 | + 170% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (₨931) | ₨315 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,123 Franc (₨735) | ₨165 | + 344% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨836 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,167 Franc (₨764) | ₨279 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 738 Franc (₨483) | ₨114 | + 323% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (₨655) | ₨391 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,569 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,103 Franc (₨722) | ₨216 | + 234% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 199 Franc (₨130) | ₨144 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Comoros is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Comoros | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 227,554 Franc (₨148,971) | ₨137,741 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 158,325 Franc (₨103,650) | ₨58,708 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Franc (₨9,820) | ₨21,580 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,450 Franc (₨73,617) | ₨79,067 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (₨49,100) | ₨35,699 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (₨6,547) | ₨17,044 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,788 Franc (₨5,753) | ₨2,308 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨58,431 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨29,384 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (₨2,946) | ₨1,281 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (₨655) | ₨625 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Comoros | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨4,832 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨9,004 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨13,089 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨13,255 | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Comoros is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Comoros | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,800,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (₨409) | ₨272 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,030 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Comoros is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Comoros | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (₨655) | ₨230 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨838 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨3,273) | ₨3,307 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨1,222 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (₨655) | ₨649 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,803 Franc (₨1,835) | ₨557 | + 229% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,227 Franc (₨803) | ₨396 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (₨982) | ₨217 | + 352% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨495 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Comoros is 27% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Comoros | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,029 Franc (₨6,565) | ₨3,859 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,827 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (₨19,640) | ₨8,435 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨2,877 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (₨2,291) | ₨566 | + 305% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,239 Franc (₨1,466) | ₨979 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨149,999 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (₨39) | ₨255 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (₨16,367) | ₨5,226 | + 213% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨655) | ₨637 | + 3% | |
| 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 633 prices entered by 180 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Comoros is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan
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