Cost of living in Comoros compared to Russia
Currency:
Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in Comoros is 24% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Comoros | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,750 Franc (руб 649) | руб 466 | + 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,314 Franc (руб 453) | руб 308 | + 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 178 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 947 Franc (руб 129) | руб 79 | + 64% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (руб 194) | руб 115 | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,123 Franc (руб 153) | руб 209 | - 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | руб 412 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,167 Franc (руб 159) | руб 116 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 738 Franc (руб 101) | руб 59 | + 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (руб 137) | руб 69 | + 98% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | руб 638 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,103 Franc (руб 151) | руб 131 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 199 Franc (руб 27) | руб 37 | - 25% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Comoros is 44% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Comoros | Russia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 227,554 Franc (руб 31,083) | руб 61,886 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 158,325 Franc (руб 21,627) | руб 44,108 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Franc (руб 2,049) | руб 8,171 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,450 Franc (руб 15,360) | руб 37,668 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (руб 10,245) | руб 26,807 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,366) | руб 4,924 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,788 Franc (руб 1,200) | руб 526 | + 128% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | руб 28,072 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 8,737 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (руб 615) | руб 490 | + 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (руб 137) | руб 773 | - 82% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in Russia | ||||
Comoros | Russia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,735 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,509 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 6,597 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 7,183 | - | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Comoros is 9% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Comoros | Russia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,948,350 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (руб 85) | руб 50 | + 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,752 | - | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Comoros is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Comoros | Russia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (руб 137) | руб 466 | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 459 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (руб 683) | руб 1,425 | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 300 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (руб 137) | руб 210 | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,803 Franc (руб 383) | руб 248 | + 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,227 Franc (руб 168) | руб 101 | + 66% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (руб 205) | руб 123 | + 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 662 | - | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Comoros is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Comoros | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,029 Franc (руб 1,370) | руб 1,608 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 566 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 3,944 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (руб 4,098) | руб 4,438 | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 399 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (руб 478) | руб 188 | + 155% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,239 Franc (руб 306) | руб 258 | + 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 48,530 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (руб 8) | руб 3.24 | + 153% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (руб 3,415) | руб 2,786 | + 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (руб 137) | руб 172 | - 21% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |

These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Comoros is about the same as in Russia
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