Cost of living in Comoros compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 114% | |||
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Food in Comoros is 114% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,750 Franc (₨1,850) | ₨477 | + 288% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,314 Franc (₨1,291) | ₨617 | + 109% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨253 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 947 Franc (₨369) | ₨111 | + 232% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (₨554) | ₨146 | + 280% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,123 Franc (₨437) | ₨85 | + 413% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨736 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,167 Franc (₨454) | ₨147 | + 208% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 738 Franc (₨287) | ₨52 | + 457% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (₨389) | ₨285 | + 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨1,607 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,103 Franc (₨430) | ₨133 | + 222% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 199 Franc (₨78) | ₨80 | - 3% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Comoros is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 227,554 Franc (₨88,625) | ₨65,208 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 158,325 Franc (₨61,663) | ₨40,675 | + 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Franc (₨5,842) | ₨11,662 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,450 Franc (₨43,796) | ₨44,902 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (₨29,210) | ₨32,659 | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (₨3,895) | ₨8,932 | - 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,788 Franc (₨3,423) | ₨2,572 | + 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | ₨44,098 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨23,617 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (₨1,753) | ₨667 | + 163% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (₨389) | ₨516 | - 24% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨3,054 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨5,408 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨8,399 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,912 | - | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Comoros is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,463,580 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (₨243) | ₨107 | + 127% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,108 | - | |
Personal Care | + 50% | |||
Personal Care in Comoros is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (₨389) | ₨260 | + 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨616 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (₨1,947) | ₨1,831 | + 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨463 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (₨389) | ₨350 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,803 Franc (₨1,092) | ₨441 | + 148% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,227 Franc (₨478) | ₨189 | + 153% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (₨584) | ₨169 | + 246% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨480 | - | |
Entertainment | + 46% | |||
Entertainment in Comoros is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,029 Franc (₨3,906) | ₨1,849 | + 111% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,458 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,679 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (₨11,684) | ₨3,680 | + 217% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨850 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (₨1,363) | ₨437 | + 212% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,239 Franc (₨872) | ₨435 | + 100% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨58,894 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (₨23) | ₨39 | - 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (₨9,737) | ₨4,106 | + 137% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨389) | ₨267 | + 46% | |
TOTAL | + 43% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Comoros is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan
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