Cost of living in Comoros compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Comoros is 23% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (руб 722) | руб 381 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,500 Franc (руб 361) | руб 255 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 141 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 650 Franc (руб 94) | руб 67 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | руб 87 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | руб 150 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | руб 320 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (руб 144) | руб 95 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | руб 33 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | руб 61 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | руб 530 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | руб 94 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | руб 32 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Comoros is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | руб 75,673 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 43,484 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 6,636 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | руб 39,851 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 25,004 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 4,110 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | руб 417 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 24,777 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,517 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 430 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 724 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,782 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 2,885 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,928 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 6,846 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Comoros is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,412,860 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | руб 45 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,906 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Comoros is 24% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 502 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 585 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 Franc (руб 4,332) | руб 1,351 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 238 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 155 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 198 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | руб 69 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 98 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 603 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Comoros is 16% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | руб 1,770 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 610 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,547 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | руб 3,282 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 431 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (руб 505) | руб 218 | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 241 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 30,129 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (руб 9) | руб 2.68 | + 223% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (руб 3,610) | руб 3,340 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | руб 150 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,240 prices entered by 462 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Comoros is 21% more expensive than in Russia
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