Cost of living in Comoros compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Comoros is 41% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Comoros | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,750 Franc (руб 880) | руб 516 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,314 Franc (руб 614) | руб 359 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 199 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 947 Franc (руб 176) | руб 88 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (руб 264) | руб 145 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,123 Franc (руб 208) | руб 213 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | руб 416 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,167 Franc (руб 216) | руб 130 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 738 Franc (руб 137) | руб 54 | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (руб 185) | руб 89 | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | руб 687 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,103 Franc (руб 204) | руб 166 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 199 Franc (руб 37) | руб 40 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Comoros is 47% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Comoros | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 227,554 Franc (руб 42,173) | руб 106,005 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 158,325 Franc (руб 29,342) | руб 58,355 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Franc (руб 2,780) | руб 8,212 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,450 Franc (руб 20,840) | руб 53,538 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (руб 13,900) | руб 32,390 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,853) | руб 5,826 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,788 Franc (руб 1,629) | руб 901 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 22,130 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 7,545 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (руб 834) | руб 546 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc (руб 185) | руб 797 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Comoros | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 6,508 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,183 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 8,423 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 7,792 | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Comoros is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Comoros | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,623,330 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (руб 116) | руб 55 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,129 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Comoros is 8% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Comoros | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (руб 185) | руб 316 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 551 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (руб 927) | руб 1,975 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 354 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (руб 185) | руб 216 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,803 Franc (руб 519) | руб 196 | + 164% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,227 Franc (руб 227) | руб 125 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (руб 278) | руб 133 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 499 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Comoros is 35% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Comoros | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,029 Franc (руб 1,859) | руб 1,898 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 672 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,461 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (руб 5,560) | руб 3,276 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 487 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (руб 649) | руб 182 | + 256% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,239 Franc (руб 415) | руб 249 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 58,430 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (руб 11) | руб 3.97 | + 180% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (руб 4,633) | руб 3,415 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (руб 185) | руб 209 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,019 prices entered by 181 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Comoros is about the same as in Russia
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