Cost of living in Mayotte compared to Russia
Currency:
Food | + 220% | |||
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Food in Mayotte is 220% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (руб 1,339) | руб 409 | + 228% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (руб 893) | руб 285 | + 213% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (руб 625) | руб 143 | + 336% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (руб 89) | руб 65 | + 37% | |
12 eggs, large | €10 (руб 893) | руб 88 | + 916% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (руб 357) | руб 131 | + 173% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | руб 331 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (руб 179) | руб 106 | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | руб 34 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.67 (руб 149) | руб 66 | + 127% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (руб 1,071) | руб 589 | + 82% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (руб 205) | руб 108 | + 90% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (руб 134) | руб 29 | + 364% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Mayotte is 17% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,100 (руб 98,214) | руб 68,084 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 38,645 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (руб 13,393) | руб 5,665 | + 136% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | руб 32,475 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 23,096 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 3,735 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | руб 433 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | руб 24,143 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 6,559 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 428 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 783 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Mayotte is about the same as in Russia | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 4,676 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 2,530 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,504 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 6,842 | - | |
Transportation | + 116% | |||
Transportation in Mayotte is 116% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,257,820 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | руб 47 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €87 (руб 7,768) | руб 1,631 | + 376% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Mayotte is 16% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 464 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 573 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (руб 2,232) | руб 1,302 | + 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 309 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 178 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 213 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | руб 80 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 101 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (руб 1,786) | руб 559 | + 219% | |
Entertainment | + 45% | |||
Entertainment in Mayotte is 45% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (руб 3,036) | руб 1,457 | + 108% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 587 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,595 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (руб 6,250) | руб 3,388 | + 84% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (руб 625) | руб 388 | + 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 167 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (руб 714) | руб 222 | + 222% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 35,423 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 6 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | руб 3,567 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (руб 714) | руб 159 | + 350% | |
TOTAL | + 82% |

These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mayotte is 82% more expensive than in Russia
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