Cost of living in Mayotte compared to Russia
Currency:
Food | + 240% | |||
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Food in Mayotte is 240% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Mayotte | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (руб 1,912) | руб 465 | + 311% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €15 (руб 1,147) | руб 362 | + 217% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (руб 535) | руб 192 | + 179% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €3.00 (руб 229) | руб 83 | + 176% | |
12 eggs, large | €6.00 (руб 459) | руб 116 | + 295% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €7 (руб 535) | руб 179 | + 200% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €12 (руб 918) | руб 435 | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €10 (руб 765) | руб 108 | + 607% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €8 (руб 612) | руб 49 | + 1148% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.00 (руб 229) | руб 76 | + 200% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (руб 918) | руб 678 | + 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (руб 153) | руб 143 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (руб 153) | руб 40 | + 286% | |
Housing | + 39% | |||
Housing in Mayotte is 39% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Mayotte | Russia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,300 (руб 99,448) | руб 70,491 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (руб 65,024) | руб 43,555 | + 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 (руб 22,950) | руб 9,693 | + 137% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 (руб 57,374) | руб 40,100 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €650 (руб 49,724) | руб 24,760 | + 101% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 5,656 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | руб 533 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €500 (руб 38,249) | руб 25,509 | + 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 10,635 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 531 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 998 | - | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Mayotte is 20% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Mayotte | Russia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (руб 7,650) | руб 5,641 | + 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (руб 3,825) | руб 3,647 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €170 (руб 13,005) | руб 7,018 | + 85% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 8,239 | - | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Mayotte is 30% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Mayotte | Russia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €6,000 (руб 458,992) | руб 2,379,200 | - 81% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | руб 51 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (руб 5,355) | руб 1,883 | + 184% | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Mayotte is 19% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Mayotte | Russia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 497 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 554 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (руб 1,530) | руб 1,666 | - 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 359 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.00 (руб 382) | руб 241 | + 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 287 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | руб 114 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 144 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (руб 1,530) | руб 589 | + 160% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Mayotte is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Mayotte | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (руб 2,601) | руб 1,661 | + 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 636 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,662 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (руб 4,590) | руб 3,784 | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (руб 535) | руб 440 | + 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 192 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (руб 612) | руб 240 | + 155% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €600 (руб 45,899) | руб 66,693 | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 3.16 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (руб 3,060) | руб 3,195 | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (руб 612) | руб 199 | + 208% | |
TOTAL | + 59% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mayotte is 59% more expensive than in Russia
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