Cost of living in Mayotte compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 169% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mayotte is 169% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (руб 1,040) | руб 364 | + 186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (руб 694) | руб 252 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (руб 486) | руб 141 | + 244% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (руб 69) | руб 65 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €10 (руб 694) | руб 85 | + 715% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (руб 277) | руб 148 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | руб 308 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (руб 139) | руб 93 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | руб 33 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.67 (руб 116) | руб 61 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (руб 832) | руб 531 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (руб 160) | руб 94 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (руб 104) | руб 30 | + 246% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Mayotte is 5% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,100 (руб 76,300) | руб 72,532 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 41,058 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (руб 10,405) | руб 6,226 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | руб 37,434 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 23,935 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 3,925 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | руб 426 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 25,889 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,525 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 421 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 736 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mayotte is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,635 | - | |
| 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 5,988 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 7,277 | - | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Mayotte is 86% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,408,610 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | руб 45 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €87 (руб 6,035) | руб 1,876 | + 222% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Mayotte is 11% 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) | €25 (руб 1,734) | руб 1,282 | + 35% | |
| 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 95 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (руб 1,387) | руб 617 | + 125% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Mayotte is 30% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (руб 2,358) | руб 1,754 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 618 | - | |
| 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 | €70 (руб 4,855) | руб 3,282 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (руб 486) | руб 410 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 198 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (руб 555) | руб 234 | + 137% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 30,673 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.85 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | руб 3,228 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (руб 555) | руб 150 | + 269% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,737 prices entered by 488 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mayotte is 59% more expensive than in Russia
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